1st
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From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
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advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AnonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
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anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
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(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
tried unsuccessfully
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Banditti
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
BeneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
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the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
citizen'snounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
possessive form of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
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coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
ConfidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
without stop or interruption
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
CreolenounUS /ˈkriːoʊl/
a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
one or the other of two
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the male ruler of an empire
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a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
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ExecutionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənz/
plural of “execution” — putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
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FinaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
grandeenoun
a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
IllnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
InsanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
InsurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
go away from a place
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letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
ManillanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
belonging to the person speaking
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NeighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
Novalès
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From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
held or filled or in use
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
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involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
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possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
ProsperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
RecoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
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subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
RelapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
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RemovalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
RepentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
RestoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
ResultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
Subjugationnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
happening unexpectedly
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surgeon-major
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From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
sybaritenoun
a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
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the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Continued Prosperity in Practice--Attempted Political Revolution--Desperate Street Engagement--Subjugation of the Insurgents--The Emperor of a Day--Dreadful Executions--Illness and Insanity of my Wife--Her Recovery and Relapse--Removal to the Country--Beneficial Results--Dangerous Neighbours--Repentant Banditti--Fortunate Escape--The Anonymous Friend--A Confiding Wife--Her Final Recovery, and our Domestic Happiness Restored.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Despite the misfortune I have alluded to, I kept up my house in the same style as before.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
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venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
wherein
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
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hope for; have a wish
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was, as I said before, surgeon-major of the 1st Light Regiment of the line, and on intimate terms with the staff, and more particularly with Captain Novalès, a Creole by birth, possessing a courageous and venturesome disposition.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading At the same time do not let us anticipate too suddenly, and let the reader patiently peruse a few more pages about Manilla, and various events wherein I figured, either as actor or witness, before taking leave of a sybarite citizen's life.
a late time of life
From this reading My connection, and the different posts I occupied, permitted me to lead the life of a grandee belonging to the Spanish colonies; and probably I should have made my fortune in a few years, if I had continued in the medical profession, but the wish for unlimited liberty caused me to abandon all these advantages for a life of peril and anxiety.
