Chapter III

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

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

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

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

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

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

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

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

contrived by art rather than nature

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auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

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

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

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having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

of surpassing excellence

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

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From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

pleasing or delighting

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any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The city is divided into two sections--the military and the mercantile--the latter of which is the suburb.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

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form or compose

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

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plural of “creole” — a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

travel across or pass over

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

a statement that represents something in words

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a line leading to a place or point

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The city is divided into two sections--the military and the mercantile--the latter of which is the suburb.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

the organ of sight

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

a gay feeling

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

only a very short time before

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

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

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

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From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

ten 10s

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

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

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

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

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

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

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The city is divided into two sections--the military and the mercantile--the latter of which is the suburb.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

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

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

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From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The city is divided into two sections--the military and the mercantile--the latter of which is the suburb.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

something that is lost

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an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

From this reading The city is divided into two sections--the military and the mercantile--the latter of which is the suburb.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

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From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

belonging to the speaker and others

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a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

a customary way of operation or behavior

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a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

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From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The city is divided into two sections--the military and the mercantile--the latter of which is the suburb.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading The city is divided into two sections--the military and the mercantile--the latter of which is the suburb.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

confined on all sides

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

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

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

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

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

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

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

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

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading This public promenade--where intrepid horsemen and horsewomen, and European vehicles, cross each other in every direction--may be styled the Champs-Elysées, or the Hyde Park, of the Indian Archipelago.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

in or at the place that

From this reading The former, surrounded by lofty walls, is bounded by the sea on one side, and upon another by an extensive plain, where the troops are exercised, and where of an evening the indolent Creoles, lazily extended in their carriages, repair to exhibit their elegant dresses and to inhale the sea-breezes.

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

From this reading Manilla and its suburbs contain a population of about one hundred and fifty thousand souls, of which Spaniards and Creoles hardly constitute the tenth part; the remainder is composed of Tagalocs, or Indians, Métis, and Chinese.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Description of Manilla--The two Towns--Gaiety of Binondoc--Dances--Gaming--Beauty of the Women--Their Fascinating Costume--Male Costume--The Military Town--Personal Adventures--My First Patient--His Generous Confidence--Commencement of my Practice--The Artificial Eye--Brilliant Success--The Charming Widow--Auspicious Introduction--My Marriage--Treachery and Fate of Iturbide--Our Loss of Fortune--Return to France postponed.