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From this reading He and his men took part in the destruction of the city of Darien in 1511.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
Aguilar
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From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
AztecsnounUS /ˈæzteks/
plural of “aztec” — a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He and his men took part in the destruction of the city of Darien in 1511.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
CONQUESTnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
consolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
CortesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
Darien
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From this reading He and his men took part in the destruction of the city of Darien in 1511.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading He and his men took part in the destruction of the city of Darien in 1511.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
Gerónimo
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From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and his men took part in the destruction of the city of Darien in 1511.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
Landa
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From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
Lew
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From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
most important element
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
Mayas
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From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
the force of workers available
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
men-at-arms
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From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
MontezumanounUS /ˌmɑːntɪˈzuːmə/
evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
not any; not one
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
outnumberingverbUS /ˈaʊtnʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He and his men took part in the destruction of the city of Darien in 1511.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He and his men took part in the destruction of the city of Darien in 1511.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading THE CONQUEST In “The Fair God” General Lew Wallace has given a somewhat fanciful but in the main faithful description of the conquest of Montezuma and the Aztecs by Cortes and his Spanish knights and men-at-arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
in or at the place that
From this reading And, as always, where the flag of Spain went the church followed close behind and consolidated and held the conquered as arms alone never could have done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
a Caucasian
From this reading The conquest of the Mayas is a similar story of blood and plunder in which the Mayas, although far outnumbering the Spaniards, were no match for the superior knowledge and weapons of the white men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
YucatannounUS /ˈjuːkətæn/
a state of Mexico on the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula
From this reading Bishop Landa says that Gerónimo de Aguilar with some companions was the first to try his luck in Yucatan.
