used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
(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 Pizarro wanted all the gold of Peru; and he persuaded Almagro to attempt the conquest of Chili.
Almagro
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From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
on or to one side
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Pizarro wanted all the gold of Peru; and he persuaded Almagro to attempt the conquest of Chili.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
ChilinounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
CrueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
Diego
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From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
Francis
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From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
coins made of gold
From this reading Pizarro wanted all the gold of Peru; and he persuaded Almagro to attempt the conquest of Chili.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pizarro wanted all the gold of Peru; and he persuaded Almagro to attempt the conquest of Chili.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
operatesverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪts/
third-person singular of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Pizarro wanted all the gold of Peru; and he persuaded Almagro to attempt the conquest of Chili.
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
PizarronounUS /pɪˈzɑːroʊ/
Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
Promancians
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From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
retiresverbUS /rɪˈtaɪrz/
third-person singular of “retire” — go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
self-interestnounUS /ˈselˈfɪntrəst/
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Pizarro wanted all the gold of Peru; and he persuaded Almagro to attempt the conquest of Chili.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The Spaniards had heard that Chili was a country rich in gold and silver; and Almagro, flattered with having such a field of wealth entirely to himself, was induced to undertake the conquest.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
which person or people
From this reading Among the officers who assisted in the conquest, was Diego Almagro--a chosen friend and fit companion for the ruthless Pizarro.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading But the friendships of the wicked are easily set aside whenever self-interest operates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Almagro attempts to conquer Chili.--His misfortunes.--Cruelty to the natives.--Battle with the Promancians.--Almagro retires to Peru.--His death._ The conquest of Peru by Francis Pizarro, has been already recorded.
