1513
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From this reading Balbao crossed the isthmus of Panama in 1513.
1531
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From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
1541
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From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
ablestadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlst/
superlative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
anew
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
AndesnounUS /ˈændiz/
a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
Balbao
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From this reading Balbao crossed the isthmus of Panama in 1513.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
ChilenounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — 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 principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
placed crosswise
From this reading Balbao crossed the isthmus of Panama in 1513.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
Fernandez
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From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
IncasnounUS /ˈɪŋkəz/
plural of “inca” — a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
isthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading Balbao crossed the isthmus of Panama in 1513.
Juan
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From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
overthrewverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθruː/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading Balbao crossed the isthmus of Panama in 1513.
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
PizarronounUS /pɪˈzɑːroʊ/
Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
RefittingverbUS /riˈfɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “refit” — fit out again
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
SantiagonounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
not in physical motion
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
SummitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
Talcahuano
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From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
TyphoidnounUS /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/
serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
Valdivia
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From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
ValparaisonounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading Refitting at Talcahuano—Trip to Santiago and across the Summit of the Andes—Valparaiso—To Juan Fernandez—Typhoid on Board—Back to Chile—Juan Fernandez again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Valdivia, one of his ablest lieutenants, made his way still further south, and in 1541 founded Santiago, the present capital of Chile, on the fruitful plain between the Andes and the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The principal Spanish colonies in South America were, as has been seen, on the western side of the continent.
in or at the place that
From this reading In 1531 Pizarro landed in Peru, where he encountered and overthrew the empire of the Incas.
