used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
react verbally
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
(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 Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
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 Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
divisible by two
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I say, Montoro, I have news for thee."
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I say, Montoro, I have news for thee."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say, Montoro, I have news for thee."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
inhabitingverbUS /ɪnˈhæbətɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
Montoro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE WAY TO TREAT THE REDSKINS._ "Montoro!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I say, Montoro, I have news for thee."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
on one occasion
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
and nothing more
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
REDSKINSnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading _THE WAY TO TREAT THE REDSKINS._ "Montoro!
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Only one chief had offered any determined resistance to the invaders, and even his followers were not numerous enough to excite much anxiety.
express in words
From this reading I say, Montoro, I have news for thee."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE WAY TO TREAT THE REDSKINS._ "Montoro!
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I say, Montoro, I have news for thee."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE WAY TO TREAT THE REDSKINS._ "Montoro!
interact in a certain way
From this reading _THE WAY TO TREAT THE REDSKINS._ "Montoro!
Veragua
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
precisely as stated
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _THE WAY TO TREAT THE REDSKINS._ "Montoro!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Houses were built there for a colony that was never founded, and now Montoro and his companions were building houses on the island of Cuba, with a very fair prospect of inhabiting them.
which person or people
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
a late time of life
From this reading "Out with it then," came the answer from our friend, who was once more engaged in his occupation of eight years before at Veragua.
