12th
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From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
1492
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From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I always regretted that Columbus unsheathed the sword.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
BahamasnounUS /bəˈhɑːməz/
island country in the Atlantic to the east of Florida and Cuba; a popular winter resort
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
coins made of gold
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
Haytinoun
an island in the West Indies
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I always regretted that Columbus unsheathed the sword.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
social deportment
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
and nothing more
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He only intended it as a ceremony, but it has proved a fatal reality to the poor Indians.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I always regretted that Columbus unsheathed the sword.
SailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
SalvadornounUS /ˈsælvədɔːr/
a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
San
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From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
SimplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
unsheathedadjective
not having a protective covering
From this reading I always regretted that Columbus unsheathed the sword.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He landed at a small island belonging to the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a drawn sword in his hand, he took possession of the country for his sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _First discoveries of Columbus.--The first interview between the Spaniards and the Indians.--Simplicity of the Indians.--Their appearance and manners.--Cuba discovered.--Disappointment of Columbus in his search for gold.--Sails for Hayti._ It was on the 12th of October, 1492, that Columbus first set his foot on the shores of the New World.
