used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
having companions or an escort
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
alluvialadjectiveUS /ˌæˈluːviəl/
of or relating to alluvium
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
being joined in close association
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
Cumanos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
being one more than seven
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
divisible by two
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
coins made of gold
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
a social unit living together
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
ten 10s
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
Jambrano
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
and nothing more
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
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 LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
absolutely essential
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
outhousesnounUS /ˈaʊthaʊsɪz/
plural of “outhouse” — a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
smelted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
smelting-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a fine alluvial soil, forming one vast strip of rich meadow, covered with numerous herds of cattle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The ore was brought down the river in boats, and smelted in the outhouses near the creek to which we have just referred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be necessary to observe that the establishment of the noble Spaniard was numerous, consisting of nearly one hundred persons, employed in the smelting-house or attached to the household.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LANDING The property of Don Cumanos, to which he had retired with his family, accompanied by Francisco, extended from the mouth of, to many miles up, the Magdalen river.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The house was not a hundred yards from the banks of this magnificent stream, and a small but deep creek ran up to the adjacent buildings; for Don Cumanos had property even more valuable, being proprietor of a gold mine near the town of Jambrano, about eight miles farther up, and which mine had latterly become exceedingly productive.
