14
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18
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59
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68
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
a record or narrative description of past events
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in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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adopted in order to deceive
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
BARNES
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
Buckingham
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
Castillo
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constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
correctionsnounUS /kərˈekʃənz/
the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR, J. FRANKLIN JAMESON, PH.D., LL.D., LITT.D.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR, J. FRANKLIN JAMESON, PH.D., LL.D., LITT.D.
Elvas
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Estevanico
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existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
ExtractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
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a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
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past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
FRANKLINnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR, J. FRANKLIN JAMESON, PH.D., LL.D., LITT.D.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR, J. FRANKLIN JAMESON, PH.D., LL.D., LITT.D.
a man of refinement
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
INCnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading _New York_ BARNES & NOBLE, INC.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR, J. FRANKLIN JAMESON, PH.D., LL.D., LITT.D.
JAMESON
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languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
Lenox
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
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a room where books are kept
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
LITT
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR, J. FRANKLIN JAMESON, PH.D., LL.D., LITT.D.
LL
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localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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NOBLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _New York_ BARNES & NOBLE, INC.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
PHnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR, J. FRANKLIN JAMESON, PH.D., LL.D., LITT.D.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
preëminence
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past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
precisely, exactly
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
SurvivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The three narratives printed in this book are but a small selection from among many scores; for the narratives of Spanish explorers in the southern United States constitute an extensive literature.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading If variations from page to page in the spelling of some such names are observed by the reader, they may be assumed to exist in the original.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
which person or people
From this reading But if interest and historical importance are both taken into account, it is believed that these three hold an undisputed preëminence among such "relations." J. F. J. Officers and Persons who went in it 14 with a Pilot 18 Castillo, and Estevanico 59 Extract from the Letter of the Survivors 68
belonging to which person
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although, in the narrative of the Gentleman of Elvas, the translation by Buckingham Smith has been followed, some corrections have been made in the text, and pains have been taken to set right, in accordance with the Portuguese original at the Lenox Library, the native proper names, on whose interpretation in the Indian languages the identification of localities in many cases depends.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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