Chapter V

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

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

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From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

the combination of two or more commercial companies

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

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

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

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

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

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From this reading --AROLAS.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

plural of “caste” — social status or position conferred by a system based on class

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

the Spanish language as spoken in Castile

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

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

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

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From this reading THE LLANEROS.

plural of “llano” — an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America)

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

on one occasion

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered

From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

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

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

any competition

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions

From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

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From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

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

From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”

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

From this reading THE LLANEROS.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The people inhabiting the vast region of the Llanos, although claiming descent from the old Castilian race, once the rulers of the land, are, in fact, an amalgamation of the various castes composing the present population of the Republic.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading These are, the whites, or the descendants of the European settlers of the country; the aboriginals or Indians, and a great proportion of blacks.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading “Dicheso aquel que alcanza Como rico don del Cielo, Para defender su suelo Buen caballo y buena lanza.”