used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
at or in the front
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
(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 stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
Antonio
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From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
for the reason that
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
lacking funds
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
Chichilticalli
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From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
Cibola
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From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
placed crosswise
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
Culiacannoun
a city in northwestern Mexico
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
DiaznounUS /ˈdiːæz/
Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
downheartedadjective
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
apart from; not including
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
set up or found
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
friarnounUS /ˈfraɪər/
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
friarsnounUS /ˈfraɪərz/
plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
how
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From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
Juan
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From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
without good reason
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
Marcos
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From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
MelchiornounUS /meɪlˈtʃiːər/
United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
not any; not one
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
no person; not anyone
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
not one, and not any
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
others
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From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
Saldibar
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From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
cut with a saw
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
express in words
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
Señora
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From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
precisely as stated
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
at the time that
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
in or at the place that
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He stayed with the army after this, which was no slight consolation for all.
which person or people
From this reading After they had gone three days, a regular friar who could say mass, named Friar Antonio Victoria, broke his leg, and they brought him back from the camp to have it treated.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading After the general had crossed the inhabited region and came to Chichilticalli, where the wilderness begins, and saw nothing favorable, he could not help feeling somewhat downhearted, for, although the reports were very fine about what was ahead, there was nobody who had seen it except the Indians who went with the negro, and these had already been caught in some lies.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Of how the army started from Culiacan and the arrival of the general at Cibola, and of the army at Señora and of other things that happened._ The general, as has been said, started to continue his journey from the valley of Culiacan somewhat lightly equipped, taking with him the friars, since none of them wished to stay behind with the army.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The general and his force crossed the country without trouble, as they found everything peaceful, because the Indians knew Friar Marcos and some of the others who had been with Melchior Diaz when he went with Juan de Saldibar to investigate.
