used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
Adelantado
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From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
(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 A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
arquebusnoun
an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
confined by bonds
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
caciquenounUS /kəˈsiːk/
black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
cacique's
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From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
a person who is in charge
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
Diego
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From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
hold firmly
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
most important element
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
Mendez
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From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
Quibian
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From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
possessing material wealth
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
done under pressure
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading At the concerted signal four of the Spaniards rushed forward, the fifth discharged his arquebus.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
confined on all sides
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cacique attempted to get loose, but was held firm in the iron grasp of the Adelantado.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
at the time that
From this reading When the savages saw their chief a captive, with loud cries they implored his liberty, offering a rich treasure as his ransom.
which person or people
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A violent struggle ensued, but Diego Mendez and the rest coming up, Quibian was bound hand and foot; and at the report of the arquebus the main body of the Spaniards surrounded the house and seized all who were within, the wives and children of Quibian included.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He then advanced with his Indian interpreter, and after a short conversation, pretending to examine the cacique's wound, he took him by the arm.
