used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
abodes
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From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
(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 Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
ANACAONA
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From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
without stop or interruption
From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
crueltiesnounUS /ˈkruːltiz/
plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
give a description of
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
the head of a state government
From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
HAYTInoun
an island in the West Indies
From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
immediately past
From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
go away from a place
From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
engage in
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
make reference to
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
and nothing more
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
Ovando
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From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
OVANDO'S
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From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
ravagedadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
carry out
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On his taking leave of them for the last time, Ovando continued governor of Hayti.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on several of them he settled colonies, and did all he could to make them the abodes of peace and happiness.
TREATMENTnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading PARLEY TELLS OF OVANDO'S CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANACAONA, THE PRINCESS OF HAYTI.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
soldiers collectively
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
unfeelingadjectiveUS /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/
devoid of feeling for others
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
at the time that
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
which person or people
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the natives were unable to pay the tribute which he exacted from them, he always accused them of insurrection, and it was to punish a slight insurrection of this kind in the eastern part of the island that he sent his troops, who ravaged the country with fire and sword.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The cruelties exercised by this unfeeling man it would take a volume to describe, but I will mention only one or two instances.
