used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
react verbally
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
caciquenounUS /kəˈsiːk/
black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
descried
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From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
apart from; not including
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
fordableadjective
shallow enough to be crossed by walking or riding on an animal or in a vehicle
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
set up or found
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
destroyed or killed
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
the head of a state government
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
Grande
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From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
How
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From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
maizenounUS /meɪz/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
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 He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
on one occasion
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
pondy
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From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
Quizquiz
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From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
that is looked for
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
swumverbUS /swʌm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
in or at the place that
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading He accordingly set out for Quizquiz, and marched seven days through a wilderness, having many pondy places, with thick forests, all fordable, however, on horseback, except some basins or lakes that were swum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He arrived at a town of Quizquiz without being descried, and seized all the people before they could come out of their houses.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Among them was the mother of the cacique; and the Governor sent word to him, by one of the captives, to come and receive her, with the rest he had taken.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The answer he returned was, that if his lordship would order them to be loosed and sent, he would come to visit and do him service.
people who are wounded
From this reading _How the Governor went from Quizquiz, and thence to the River Grande._ Three days having gone by since some maize had been sought after, and but little found in comparison with the great want there was of it, the Governor became obliged to move at once, notwithstanding the wounded had need of repose, to where there should be abundance.
