used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
Adelantado
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From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading If not, they could do what seemed best.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If not, they could do what seemed best.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If not, they could do what seemed best.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
set up or found
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
How
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From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
go away from a place
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
the force of workers available
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
not any; not one
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
Others
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From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If not, they could do what seemed best.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Others represented that there was no better place than the one selected, and that if the natives had not settled there, it was a token of their bad disposition.
interact in a certain way
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How they began to treat of a settlement, and what passed in forming it, and the complaints of the soldiers.
in or at the place that
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following day, the Camp Master being on shore, he proposed to the soldiers to clear a place which was close to a large stream, and to found a settlement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The soldiers were not pleased with the place, which appeared to be unhealthy, and for this reason some of the married men went on board to inform the Adelantado of the determination of the Camp Master, and to ask leave to go on shore and settle in one of the native villages, where the houses were ready built and the place already used.
