Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

anew

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

declared but not proved

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

aroused to action

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

for the reason that

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

extremely hungry

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

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

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

an unjust act

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

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 At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

and nothing more

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

above and across; more than

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

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 Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Encouraged by his powerful enemies, they overwhelmed the King and Queen with petitions for compensation for their losses and with complaints of the injustice and oppression they alleged they had suffered from him.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

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

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

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

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

being two more than thirty

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time many malcontents returned to Spain angry because, in place of the riches they had expected, they had encountered only hardships and poverty.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Their ragged attire and pale, famished appearance aroused sympathy for them and lent their statements the appearance of truth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

freed from any question of guilt

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

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

From this reading All of these people regarded Columbus as the sole cause of their blasted hopes, and accusations and curses were heaped upon him all over Spain.

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

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Columbus Again Calumniated at the Spanish Court—Bobadilla is Ordered to San Domingo on a Tour of Investigation—He Sends Columbus Back to Spain in Fetters—Columbus Vindicated by his Sovereigns—Ovando Sails to the New Countries with a Fleet of Thirty-two Vessels Roldan and his followers did everything in their power to escape responsibility for the disorder which had occurred and fasten the blame upon Columbus.