Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

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From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

for the reason that

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

set up or found

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

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 Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

not any; not one

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As has been said, the Adelantado did not land because no house had been built for him.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

plural of “plantain” — any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

with low volume

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

try to get or reach

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

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 Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

transport commercially

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

a source of difficulty

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Our people began to seek for food, and whenever a leader with twelve or fifteen soldiers went to the villages of the natives (which were numerous and near our settlement), or to their cultivated patches, they always came back with from six to twelve pigs, many cocoa nuts and plantains, and everything else that the island supplies.

during the time that

From this reading So that he was in the ship, while the Camp Master was on shore and had charge of the ordering of things there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How the trouble among the soldiers began with a paper and signatures; what the Adelantado said on the subject to certain soldiers; of some complaints that were made, and some disgraceful things that occurred.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading They found the natives submissive and inclined to peace; for though it is true that at first they took to flight, afterwards they remained quietly in their houses, with their wives and children.