Chapter XVII

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

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

later than; following

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

(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 All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

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From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

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

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

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

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

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

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

for the reason that

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

cause to be bored

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

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From this reading In seven brigantines went three hundred and twenty-two Spaniards from Aminoya.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

a state at a particular time

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

characterized by great determination

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

the act of departing

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

the head of a state government

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

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

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

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

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

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

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

ten 10s

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

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

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

without compunction or human feeling

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

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 As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

the force of workers available

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

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

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

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From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

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From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

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

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In seven brigantines went three hundred and twenty-two Spaniards from Aminoya.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

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

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

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

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading In seven brigantines went three hundred and twenty-two Spaniards from Aminoya.

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

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

carry out

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

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

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

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

From this reading In seven brigantines went three hundred and twenty-two Spaniards from Aminoya.

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

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

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

From this reading In seven brigantines went three hundred and twenty-two Spaniards from Aminoya.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

the act of using

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

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

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

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 As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In seven brigantines went three hundred and twenty-two Spaniards from Aminoya.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

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

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

during the time that

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

which person or people

From this reading All those to whom he bore ill-will, the greater number, not suspecting his concealment from them, which after a while appeared, thought it inhuman for so short service, in return for so much as the natives had done, to take them away, to be left captives out of their territories, in the hands of other Indians, abandoning five hundred males and females, among whom were many boys and girls who understood and spoke Spanish.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The most of them wept, which caused great compassion, as they were all Christians of their own free will, and were now to remain lost.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _How the Christians, on their voyage, were attacked in the river, by the Indians of Quigualtam, and what happened._ The day before the Christians left Aminoya, it was determined to dismiss the men and women that were serving, with the exception of some hundred slaves, more or less, put on board by the Governor, and by those he favored.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As there were many persons of condition, whom he could not refuse what he allowed to others, he made use of an artifice, saying, that while they should be going down the river they might have the use of them; but on coming to the sea they would have to be left, because of the necessity for water, and there were but few casks; while he secretly told his friends to take the slaves, that they would carry them to New Spain.