AdvancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
(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 I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
Anahuac
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From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
the act of burning something
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
climenoun
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
CorteznounUS /kɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
Darien
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From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
the act of discovering something
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
highest in quality
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
GuatemalanounUS /ˌɡwɑːtəˈmɑːlə/
a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
social deportment
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
MontezumanounUS /ˌmɑːntɪˈzuːmə/
evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
up to a particular time
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
Tlascalans
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From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
in the direction of
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This vast country was inhabited by several independent nations, of which the Mexicans were by far the greatest and most civilized.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have described their customs and manners, and traced the progress of the Spaniards and other Europeans from the “Landing of Columbus,” till all the islands, and the greater part of the southern continent were subjected to the invaders.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now turn to North America, and pursue the fortunes of the Red Man from the burning clime of Darien to the cold regions of the Arctic sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Description of Mexico.--Montezuma.--Landing of Cortez.--His reception.--Advances towards the Capitol.--War with the Tlascalans._ In the first part I have related, briefly, but with as much clearness as possible, the history of the Indians of the West Indian Islands, and of South America.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At the time of the discovery of the New World, the region which is at present known by the name of the Republic of Mexico, extending from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the United States to Guatemala, was called _Anahuac_.
