used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
DORADOnounUS /dɔːˈrɑːdoʊ/
a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor; contains most of the Large Magellanic Cloud
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
remove the dust from
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
ELnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
at any time
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
a man of refinement
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
coins made of gold
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
GuiananounUS /ɡiˈɑːnə/
a geographical region of northeastern South America including Guyana and Surinam
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
Manoa
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From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The kingdom was wealthier than Peru; it was richer than Mexico.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
RALEIGHnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
possessing material wealth
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The kingdom was wealthier than Peru; it was richer than Mexico.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
SEARCHESnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “search” — the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
not in physical motion
From this reading Expedition after expedition had left Spain in search of this El Dorado, but the region was still plunged in romantic mists.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The kingdom was wealthier than Peru; it was richer than Mexico.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
up to a particular time
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
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From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
wealthieradjectiveUS /ˈwelθiər/
comparative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The kingdom was wealthier than Peru; it was richer than Mexico.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH SEARCHES FOR EL DORADO It is pleasant to turn from the icy regions of North America to the sunny South, and to follow the fortunes of that fine Elizabethan gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, to "the large, rich, and beautiful Empire of Guiana and the Great and Golden City of Manoa (which the Spaniards call El Dorado)."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The King of this Golden Land was sprinkled daily with gold dust, till he shone as the sun, while Manoa was full of golden houses and golden temples with golden furniture.
a late time of life
From this reading Ever since the conquest of Peru, sixty years before, there had floated about rumours of a great kingdom abounding in gold.
