Chapter XX

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

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

present in great quantity

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "Just so," agreed Las Casas, with an answering smile.

(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 _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

in addition

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

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

From this reading "Just so," agreed Las Casas, with an answering smile.

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

replying

From this reading "Just so," agreed Las Casas, with an answering smile.

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

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

move gently or carefully

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

being eight more than forty

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

destroyed or killed

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

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

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

and nothing more

From this reading "Just so," agreed Las Casas, with an answering smile.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

engage in

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Just so," agreed Las Casas, with an answering smile.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Just so," agreed Las Casas, with an answering smile.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

a place where something ends or is complete

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading "And," said Diego smiling, "thanks to our good red brothers here, we can also give our holiday its proper accompaniment of feasting."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

at the time that

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.

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

From this reading "I confess the truth; it was the sight of the abundant supplies of all kinds with which we are provided, that led me to resolve on marking this terminus of our pleasant expedition with something of the nature of a festival.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Meantime," he said, with the cheerful good-humour proper to his nature when at ease for others--"meantime we will make holiday for the next forty-eight hours."

in the company of; together with

From this reading _THE MASSACRE AT CAONAO._ Some weeks had passed, and all had hitherto gone well, when one day, on arriving at the suburbs of the native town of Caonao, Las Casas announced it to be his intention to remain there two or three days, making it the limit of his present expedition, and then to return to the head-quarters of Velasquez, with the report of their doings and adventures.