used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe ’tis gold,” said Juan.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
greatly pleased
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
Diego
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From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
Diego's
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From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
a boy or man
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Then he tapped the ring of gold with his finger, tapped the bell, and offered it to the savage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
brought together in one place
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
coins made of gold
From this reading “I believe ’tis gold,” said Juan.
hawk's
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From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
heaven-sentadjective
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe ’tis gold,” said Juan.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
jingled
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From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
Juan
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From this reading “I believe ’tis gold,” said Juan.
engage in
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Then he tapped the ring of gold with his finger, tapped the bell, and offered it to the savage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
in the near future
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Then he tapped the ring of gold with his finger, tapped the bell, and offered it to the savage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I believe ’tis gold,” said Juan.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Then he tapped the ring of gold with his finger, tapped the bell, and offered it to the savage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he tapped the ring of gold with his finger, tapped the bell, and offered it to the savage.
thereupon
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From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “I believe ’tis gold,” said Juan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a hawk’s bell from his pocket and jingled it before the eyes of the dignified but, therewith, delighted savage.
someone who visits
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IT was so plain to the Indians that Diego’s antics were caused by satisfaction that they were immediately reassured, and were presently gathered around him to discover what it was in the old man that caused their heaven-sent visitor such pleasure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I am certain of it, and I will see if I can get it from the old fellow,” answered Diego, and thereupon began to make signs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he tapped the ring of gold with his finger, tapped the bell, and offered it to the savage.
