used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
brisknessnoun
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
Diego
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From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
an old word for “before”
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
plural of “god” — 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 Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
MaestronounUS /ˈmaɪstroʊ/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
padre's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
quills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
Relaciones
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From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
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 STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Maestro Diego was destined to hear more of the padre's method than he dared hope in the earlier days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
Vicente
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Among the pagan people his war against the false gods had been ruthless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
(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 STORY BY THE DESERT WELL Don Diego marvelled much at the briskness of the plans for a season of hunting ere his troublesome charge was well able to see out of both eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
WondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading These records were to be entitled "Relaciones of the New and Wondrous Land of the Indian's Island" and in those Relaciones the accounts of Padre Vicente were to loom large.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But on being told that the range might be wide, he laid in a goodly stock of quills and parchment, for every league of the land would bring new things to his knowledge.
