used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Guacanagari, after dining on board, where he exhibited the utmost frankness, invited Columbus to his village.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
(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 Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
caciquenounUS /kəˈsiːk/
black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called the place Cibao, which Columbus still confounded with that of Cipango.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
Cibao
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From this reading He called the place Cibao, which Columbus still confounded with that of Cipango.
Cipango
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From this reading He called the place Cibao, which Columbus still confounded with that of Cipango.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading He called the place Cibao, which Columbus still confounded with that of Cipango.
coneys
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From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He called the place Cibao, which Columbus still confounded with that of Cipango.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Guacanagari, after dining on board, where he exhibited the utmost frankness, invited Columbus to his village.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Guacanagari, after dining on board, where he exhibited the utmost frankness, invited Columbus to his village.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Guacanagari, after dining on board, where he exhibited the utmost frankness, invited Columbus to his village.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
coins made of gold
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
highest in quality
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
Guacanagari
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From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Guacanagari, after dining on board, where he exhibited the utmost frankness, invited Columbus to his village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
not in physical motion
From this reading He called the place Cibao, which Columbus still confounded with that of Cipango.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He called the place Cibao, which Columbus still confounded with that of Cipango.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Guacanagari, after dining on board, where he exhibited the utmost frankness, invited Columbus to his village.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Here he had prepared an abundant banquet, consisting of coneys, fish, roots, and various fruits.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Guacanagari, after dining on board, where he exhibited the utmost frankness, invited Columbus to his village.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
in or at the place that
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He called the place Cibao, which Columbus still confounded with that of Cipango.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was on board a canoe arrived with pieces of gold, and, on observing his countenance light up, the cacique told him there was a place not far off, among the mountains, where it could be procured in the greatest abundance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two days afterwards Guacanagari came on board the _Nina_ to visit the Admiral, and, with tears in his eyes, offered him all he possessed.
