used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
(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 _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
in addition
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
CEASEverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
Cempoalla
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From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
a person who is in charge
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
empire'snounUS /ˈempaɪərz/
possessive form of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
endeavoured
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From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
endowmentsnounUS /enˈdaʊmənts/
plural of “endowment” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
brought together in one place
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
engage in
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
as might be expected
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
on one occasion
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
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 _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
any competition
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
in a strange manner
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
teocalli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The smiling territory of Cempoalla was as well provided as its neighbours, with these numerous ministers of a religion that so strangely blended bloodthirsty superstition with exalted faith and enlightenment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
tributariesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjəteriz/
plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
precisely as stated
From this reading _ONCE FOR ALL--THEY SHALL CEASE._ The number of priests in the capital of the empire of Mexico itself amounted, at the time of the conquest, to very many thousands--five thousand for the immense chief _teocalli_, or house of God, alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
(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 In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
in or at the place that
From this reading These priests were gathered together in great establishments, where a most rigorous discipline was maintained, much after the fashion of Roman Catholic institutions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And as with the empire itself, so was it, in a lesser degree, with the empire's tributaries.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In those also chiefs and people endeavoured to make their peace with heaven, as in the old world, by such immense endowments of lands and riches as tended naturally to swell the ranks of a race so well provided for, and regarded with such supreme reverence.
