used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
agriculturists
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From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
Coras
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From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
social deportment
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
on one occasion
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
Pedro
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From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
prosperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
QuietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
rancheria
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From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
RANGERSnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading THE RANGERS.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
San
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From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RANGERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
TortoisenounUS /ˈtɔːrtəs/
usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These people were Coras Indians, hunters and agriculturists, belonging to the Tortoise tribe.
which person or people
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These poor Indians lived there on terms of peace with their neighbours, under the protection of the Mexican laws.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the banks of the Rio San Pedro, and on the side of a hill, stood a _rancheria_ composed of some ten cabins, inhabited by a population of sixty persons at the most, including men, women and children.
a late time of life
From this reading Quiet and inoffensive beings, during the nearly twenty years they had been established at this place they had never once offered a subject of complaint to their neighbours, who, on the contrary, were glad to see them prosper, owing to their gentle and hospitable manners.
