used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
AZTECnounUS /ˈæztek/
a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
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 Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
embassiesnounUS /ˈembəsiz/
plural of “embassy” — a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
FaminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
the act of departing
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
let have
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
Guatamotzin
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From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
Huetzin's
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From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
OVERTHROWnounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
priestlyadjectiveUS /ˈpriːstli/
associated with the priesthood or priests
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
ScoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
Tenochtitlan
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From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS The siege of Tenochtitlan had now been going on for nearly three months.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
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 Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Scores of Spaniards and hundreds of Huetzin's brave warriors had been sacrificed by priestly knives, and their blood cried out for vengeance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Guatamotzin steadily refused to treat with embassies, or grant a personal interview to the Christian leader.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Famine, sickness, and death stalked abroad through the city; but it would not surrender, nor would it so long as every house was a fortress and every canal a barricade.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Still the besieged, animated by the heroism of their young king, and the fatal superstition that caused them to believe in the promises and tremble at the threats of their false priests, held out.
