used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
Alonzo
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From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
CortesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
Davila
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From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
despatched
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From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
coins made of gold
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
engage in
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
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 The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
massacredverbUS /ˈmæsəkərd/
past form of “massacre” — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
on one occasion
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
Panuco
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From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
Quiñones
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From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cortes instantly, upon hearing this, marched out against them, routed them in two battles, forced them to submit to his authority, and then returned to Mexico to continue his labors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
look attentively
From this reading As past experience had taught him to dread the influence of his enemies in Spain, he determined to send messengers once more to that kingdom, to watch his interests and represent his conduct.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHILE thus employed at the capital, Cortes was suddenly called off by a revolt in the province of Panuco.
which person or people
From this reading The natives of that region had risen in arms, and massacred many of the Spaniards who had gone there to make settlements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly, two of his particular friends, Alonzo Davila and Quiñones, were despatched there, bearing a rich present of gold and jewels to the King, together with a request from their countrymen that the chief command of New Spain might be given to their leader.
