526
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From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
527
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From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
for the reason that
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
CastilenounUS /ˌkæˈstaɪl/
a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
flaxnounUS /flæks/
fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have villages like those in New Spain.
how
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From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
a message received and understood
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
marjoramnounUS /ˈmɑːdʒərəm/
aromatic Eurasian perennial
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
mulberries
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From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They have villages like those in New Spain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
pennyroyalnoun
Eurasian perennial mint have small lilac-blue flowers and ovate leaves; yields an aromatic oil
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
Quivira
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From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The country is well settled.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
Teyas
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From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
the act of using
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
precisely as stated
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They have villages like those in New Spain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The country is well settled.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Judging from what was seen on the borders of it, this country is very similar to that of Spain in the varieties of vegetation and fruits.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Of Quivira, of where it is and some information about it._ Quivira is to the west[526] of those ravines, in the midst of the country, somewhat nearer the mountains toward the sea, for the country is level as far as Quivira, and there they began to see some mountain chains.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There are plums like those of Castile, grapes, nuts, mulberries, oats, pennyroyal, wild marjoram, and large quantities of flax, but this does not do them any good, because they do not know how to use it.[527] The people are of almost the same sort and appearance as the Teyas.
