Chapter II · Of the Adventures of Captain Juan Gallego while he

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From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

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From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

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From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

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From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

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From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

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From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

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From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

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From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

in addition

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

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From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

any person at all

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

brought into existence

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

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From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

an ancient port city in southwestern Spain

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

the act of conquering

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

possessive form of “cow” — female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

wanted intensely

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

command with authority

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

being one more than seven

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

set up or found

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

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From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

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From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

exerting control or influence

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

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From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

the act of beginning something new

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

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From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

in a literal sense

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

characteristic of a mother

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

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 NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

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From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

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From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

not any; not one

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

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From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

traveling or passing over land

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

go across or through

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

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From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

by chance

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

cause to continue or prevail

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

past form of “revolt” — make revolution

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

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From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

a male human offspring

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading The author of the narrative was a native of Jeréz de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, in southern Spain, but the date of his birth is not known.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

a state of acute pain

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

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From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

except if; if not

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

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From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.

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From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

which person or people

From this reading His father was Francisco de Vera, son of Pedro de Vera, conqueror of the Grand Canary in 1483; his mother, Teresa Cabeza de Vaca, who also was born in Jeréz.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why Alvar Nuñez assumed the matronymic is not known, unless it was with a sense of pride that he desired to perpetuate the name that had been bestowed by the King of Navarre on his maternal ancestor, a shepherd named Martin Alhaja, for guiding the army through a pass that he marked with the skull of a cow (_cabeza de vaca_, literally "cow's head"), thus leading the Spanish army to success in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, in July, 1212, which led up to the final conquest of the Moors in Spain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading was bringing Reënforcements through the Revolted Country 379 seen on the Plains, with a Description of the Bulls 381 and of how another more direct Way might be found, if anyone was to return to that Country 384 SPANISH EXPLORERS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

a late time of life

From this reading THE NARRATIVE OF ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA INTRODUCTION In some respects the journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions overland from coast to coast during the eight years from 1528 to 1536 is the most remarkable in the record of American exploration, and as a narrative of suffering and privation the relation here presented perhaps has no equal in the annals of the northern continent.