used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
AscensionnounUS /əˈsenʃən/
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
Ayres
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From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
for the reason that
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
Buenos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Secondly, We have a communication from thence with Peru.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Secondly, We have a communication from thence with Peru.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
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 The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
the force of workers available
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
ParaguaynounUS /ˈperəɡweɪ/
a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
ParananounUS /pərˈɑːnə/
a South American river; tributary of Rio de la Plata
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
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 Secondly, We have a communication from thence with Peru.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
Plata
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
SecondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Secondly, We have a communication from thence with Peru.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
Seigniornoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Secondly, We have a communication from thence with Peru.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading First, We are possessed of the country, and daily increasing there, and may in time extend ourselves farther.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
precisely as stated
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
wanting in physical strength
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
in the company of; together with
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We have a colony at Buenos Ayres, and at the city of Ascension, higher up in the Rio de la Plata, and we are not willing to let any other nation settle there, because we would not let them see how weak we are, and what a vast extent of land we possess there with a few men; and this for two reasons:
but in spite of that
From this reading The great rivers Parana and Paraguay being yet left for us to plant in, and we are not willing to put ourselves out of a capacity of planting farther, and therefore we keep the possession.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading He answered me, smiling; Seignior, says he, you have given the reason for this yourself, in that very part which you think is a reason against it.
