used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
Butios
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From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
caciquenounUS /kəˈsiːk/
black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
Diego
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From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
yet to be or coming
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
the act of giving
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
of the present time and place
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
Juan
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From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
Juan's
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From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
engage in
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
the force of workers available
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
mountain-side
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From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
Pinta
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From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
having a point
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
in the near future
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
cut with a saw
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
not in physical motion
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
tattooedverbUS /ˌtæˈtuːd/
past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Diego pointed her out to the Butios, and told them it was on her that he and Juan had come out of the sky.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, at Juan’s suggestion, Diego persuaded the tattooed men, afterwards discovered to be priests, or Butios, to climb higher up to where a better view of the ocean was visible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There he searched the horizon, and to his joy saw the _Pinta_ still making her way to the rocky headland, her full spread of sail giving her the appearance of a monstrous bird.
in or at the place that
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading BEING relieved of immediate fear, though still uneasy for the future, the boys endeavored to make the Indians understand that they wished to go to the mountain range to the northeast, visible from where they stood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was evidently a satisfactory and gratifying proof of the origin of their visitors, and presently the cacique was assisted up the mountain-side, that he, too, might look on the marvel, and after that the whole assemblage came up, and felt themselves blessed with the extraordinary sight.
