Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

the state of being absent

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

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

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

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From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

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

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

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From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

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From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

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 Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

an official prosecutor for a judicial district

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

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From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

an erect penis

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

plural of “flourish” — a showy gesture

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

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

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

in a gradual manner

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

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

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

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

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

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

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

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

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

of great significance or value

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

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

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

the act of departing

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

the force of workers available

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

impressive in appearance

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

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

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

the local environment

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

return to an original state

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

not used up

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

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

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

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

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

not in physical motion

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

carry out

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

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

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

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

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

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

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

not anticipated

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

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

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

(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 Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

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

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

in or at the place that

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

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

From this reading His noble brother, Bartolomeo, during his absence had conducted an expedition to a favorable and not far distant region and had begun the erection of a new city, which he named San Domingo in honor of his father, Domenico.

during the time that

From this reading While laying out the new city, Bartolomeo, with a part of his men, advanced into parts of the island where Columbus had never been, leaving behind him the captain-general Roldan in command of those remaining.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading This city, which still flourishes, has been for a long time one of the most important in the West Indies and the whole island has gradually come to take its name.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

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

From this reading Unforeseen blows, new difficulties, new anxieties, new labors and dangers, so great that they would have tested the endurance of a well man and exhausted any man not worn down with trouble, were awaiting him.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.

but in spite of that

From this reading Wretched Condition of the Colony—Vasco da Gama Sails around the Cape of Good Hope to the East Indies—Ojeda’s Undertaking—Cabral Discovers Brazil The time for rest and recovery had not yet come for poor Columbus.