Chapter XV

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

later than; following

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

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

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

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

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading She believed that in their friendship her father’s difficulties would melt away.

propose a payment

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

a female human offspring

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading She believed that in their friendship her father’s difficulties would melt away.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She believed that in their friendship her father’s difficulties would melt away.

plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading She believed that in their friendship her father’s difficulties would melt away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

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

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

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

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

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

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

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

From this reading She believed that in their friendship her father’s difficulties would melt away.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

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

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

the act of managing something

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading She believed that in their friendship her father’s difficulties would melt away.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

used to form the superlative

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

and nothing more

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

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

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

established beyond doubt

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

on the contrary

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

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

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

try to get or reach

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

have in common

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

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

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She believed that in their friendship her father’s difficulties would melt away.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

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

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF ALARM After the midshipmen had ridden away Maria returned to the large living-room to bid her father good-night.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

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

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

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

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

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

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

in the company of; together with

From this reading A new pleasure had come into her life, and what was more natural than that she should wish to share it with him?

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

From this reading Juan Rodriguez, interested as he had always been in the political trials of his country together with the management of his vast estates, from which he had reaped great riches, like most Filipinos of the upper class, had treated his only daughter more as a heaven-sent treasure rather than as a daughter to confide in and in whom to seek womanly sympathy in his perplexities.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She believed that in their friendship her father’s difficulties would melt away.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading These frank, young Americans had proved themselves to be of a quality which she had not thought existed outside of the story-books of her childhood.