Chapter VI

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

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

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

wanted intensely

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

plural of “earthquake” — shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

inquire into

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

many times at short intervals

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a long fixed look

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

provoking horror

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

ten 10s

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

clear and bright

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

social deportment

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

not taken into account

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

by chance

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

-ing form of “reform” — make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I have previously said, my house possessed every comfort that could possibly be desired.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

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

From this reading It was built of hewn stone, so that in case of an attack it could serve as a small fortress.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

in or at the place that

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading From our windows we could gaze upon those grand majestic scenes which a beautiful tropical sky so frequently affords.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The front overlooked the lake, which bathed with its clear and limpid waters the verdant shore within a hundred steps from my dwelling; the back part looked upon woods and hills, where the vegetation was rich and plentiful.

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

From this reading Description of my House at Jala-Jala--Storms, Gales, and Earthquakes--Reforming the Banditti--Card-playing--Tagal Cock-fighting--Skirmishes with Robbers--Courage of my Wife--Our Domestic Happiness--Visits from Europeans--Their Astonishment at our Civilisation--Visit to a Sick Friend at Manilla--Tour through the Provinces of the Ilocos and Pangasinan Indians--My Reception by the Tinguians--Their Appearance and Habits--Manners and Customs--Indian Fête at Laganguilan y Madalag--Horrible Ceremonies to Celebrate a Victory--Songs and Dances--Our Night-watch--We Explore our Cabin--Discovery of a Secret Well--Tomb of the Tinguian Indians.