Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

do away with

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “abuse” — cruel or inhumane treatment

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

the capital and chief port of Paraguay

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

someone who helps to found a colony

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

set up or found

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

a state of high honor

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

the state of being honored

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

the activity of leading

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

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 The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

a particular point in time

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

not one, and not any

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

an amount of time

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

almost; nearly

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

plural of “quest” — a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “relationship” — a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

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 The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

relating to or characteristic of a tribe

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

not having an identifying mark

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

at the time that

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The earliest Spanish settlement in Paraguay was at Asuncion, under the leadership of Dominges Irala, and the treatment which he and his followers meted out to the Indians was similar to that which the luckless natives experienced at the hands of the colonists throughout the continent.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A South American Dictator_ The early history of Paraguay is almost identical with that of other South American States.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The Indians were reduced practically to a state of slavery by their taskmasters, whose relationships with the tribal women were of none too scrupulous a character, so that when the Jesuit missionaries arrived they found many abuses, which they did their best to abolish.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Spain, its conqueror and coloniser, chose a psychological moment for the work--that enchanted period in the history of mankind when the world was opening grand visions to poets and inspiring warlike adventurers on mighty quests through uncharted seas and in lands unmarked by the footsteps of civilisation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would have been well for the honour and glory of Spain had these adventurous mariners and soldiers been inspired with the spirit of Arthur’s knights, for then the history of Paraguay would not have begun amidst scenes of brutality and bloodshed.