1543
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From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
30th
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From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
357
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From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
(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 But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The natives of this country kill and eat one another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER THE SEVENTY-SECOND.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The natives of this country kill and eat one another.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
take in solid food
From this reading The natives of this country kill and eat one another.
to come or go into
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
floodsnounUS /flʌdz/
plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
set up or found
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
the head of a state government
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
Hernando
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From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
How
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From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
inundatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəndeɪtɪd/
covered with water
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The natives of this country kill and eat one another.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
engage in
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
the force of workers available
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The natives of this country kill and eat one another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
Ribera
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From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
move upward
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
express in words
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
SEVENTY-SECOND
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From this reading CHAPTER THE SEVENTY-SECOND.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER THE SEVENTY-SECOND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The natives say that the floods continue for four months, and rise five or six fathoms, and that they then enter their canoes with their houses and provisions, as I have related above, and are not able to land.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The natives of this country kill and eat one another.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
at the time that
From this reading But when he returned he found the governor and all his people sick with fever and shivering fits, so he could not make his report.[357] By that time the water in the river had so swollen that all the land was inundated, and it was impossible to renew the exploration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _How Hernando de Ribera returned from his exploration along the river._ ON the 30th January 1543, Captain Hernando de Ribera returned with the vessel and men entrusted to him for the exploration of the higher reaches of the river.
