Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

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

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

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

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

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

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their property had been destroyed by his warriors.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

a person who is in charge

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

get or ask advice from

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

demanding attention

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Their property had been destroyed by his warriors.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

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

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

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

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

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

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

immediately past

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

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

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

absolutely essential

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

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

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

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From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Their property had been destroyed by his warriors.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

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From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

in the near future

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

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

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

fixed and absolute and without contingency

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

which person or people

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

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

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading COUNT ROSEN TAKES CHARGE The signal victory won by Kataafa and his warriors and the acknowledgment from the Powers increased many-fold his trust in the two papalangi, who had so ably advised him and supplied the necessary weapons for success.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The fear of the war-ships and their thunderbolts, and a vivid recollection of the last war against the papalangi spurred him to consult that man of few words, Count Rosen, whom Klinger had said was vested with high powers from that great nation beyond the seas, more powerful than both England and America.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading As the old chief surveyed the work of destruction, however, his heart sank within him.

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

From this reading The English and Americans, he knew, would soon be crying aloud for retribution.