Alvarado

[ ahl-vah-rah-th aw ]

/ ˌɑl vɑˈrɑ ðɔ /

noun

A·lon·so de

[ah-lawn-saw th e] /ɑˈlɔn sɔ ðɛ/,c1490–1554, Spanish soldier in the conquests of Mexico and Peru: governor of Cuzco 1552?–54.

Pe·dro de

[pe-th raw th e] /ˈpɛ ðrɔ ðɛ/,1495–1541, Spanish soldier: chief aide of Cortés in conquest of Mexico; governor of Guatemala 1530–34.

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decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.

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Example sentences from the Web for alvarado

“We searched all the impound lots in the city, and there they were,” Alvarado said.
Mexico’s Murderous SWAT Teams|Jason McGahan|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In October, Alvarado and Martinez pleaded guilty in federal court and were sentenced to 30 years.
Montana’s Real-Life Walter White|Michael Daly|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On March 11, Idaho State Police pulled over Alvarado and found three pounds of meth along with a pound of cocaine in the car.
Montana’s Real-Life Walter White|Michael Daly|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
With his right eye closed, Alvarado was looking like a gargoyle and there was nothing left in his offensive tank.
Boxers, Be Brave and Quit Before Your Brain Turns to Mush|Gordon Marino|October 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST

However, as the fight progressed it became evident that Alvarado could not keep his relentless and powerful opponent at bay.
Boxers, Be Brave and Quit Before Your Brain Turns to Mush|Gordon Marino|October 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Morgan and Alvarado, on the other hand, were more equally matched.
Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer|Cyrus Townsend Brady
On the day after the surrender of Vera Cruz an expedition was planned for the third time against Alvarado.
The Boys of 1812 and Other Naval Heroes|James Russell Soley
"You shall be hung like the dogs you are," answered Alvarado sternly.
Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer|Cyrus Townsend Brady
Alvarado looked that way; looked through the yellow shafts and brazen points.
The Fair God|Lew Wallace
Nobody seemed to have known it until too late,—not even John Stanley whom she loved,—and Alvarado also had loved her.
Oldfield|Nancy Huston Banks

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