used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The winter was already come.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
Autiamque
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From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The winter was already come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
the head of a state government
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
How
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From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
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 He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
subsisted
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From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
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 Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
Tulla
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From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He ascertained that toward the west there was a thin population, and to the southeast were great towns, principally in a province, abundant of maize, called Autiamque, at the distance of about eighty leagues, ten days' journey from Tulla.
in or at the place that
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the Indians said that near Autiamque was a great water, which, from their account, appeared to him to be an arm of the sea.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _How the Governor went from Tulla to Autiamque, where he passed the winter._ The Governor informed himself of the country in every direction.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The cold, rain, and snow did not permit the people to travel for two or three months in the year, and the Governor feared to remain among that sparse population, lest his force could not be subsisted for that length of time.
