used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
the state of being absent
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
(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 I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
Banos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
for the reason that
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
CaymannounUS /ˈkeɪmən/
a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
CormorantsnounUS /ˈkɔːrmərənts/
plural of “cormorant” — large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
devotednessnoun
feelings of ardent love
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
FlourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
set up or found
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
made afraid
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
GrottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
HospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
ten 10s
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
a message received and understood
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
Jala-Jala
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
LizardnounUS /ˈlɪzərd/
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
Los
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
the force of workers available
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
a particular point in time
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
MonkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
absolutely essential
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
information about recent and important events
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
not any; not one
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
and nothing more
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
by chance
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
with low volume
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
cut with a saw
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
skirmishingverbUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
Socolme
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From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
SportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
Sun-Mateo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
SuppressionnounUS /səˈpreʃən/
the failure to develop some part or organ
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
Talem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
TownsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I comforted her as I had always done, promising to be prudent, and not forget her; but there was not a moment to lose; it was necessary, at all risks, to try to put an end to a conflict that might no doubt cause the death of many men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found Anna in great trouble, not only on account of my absence, but because, on the previous evening, information had been received that the inhabitants of the two largest towns in the province had, as it was stated, declared war against each other; the most courageous amongst them, to the number of three or four hundred on each side, had started for the island of Talem.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
which person or people
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suppression of War between two Indian Towns--Flourishing Condition of Jala-Jala--Hospitality to Strangers--Field Sports--Bat and Lizard Shooting--Visit to, and Description of, the Isle of Socolme--Adventure with a Cayman--Cormorants--We Visit Los Banos--Monkey Shooting--Expedition to, and Description of, the Grotto of Sun-Mateo--Magnificent aspect of the Interior.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This news frightened Anna she knew that I was not a man who would await quietly at home the issue of the battle; she already fancied she saw me, with my ten guards, engaged in the thick of the fight, and perhaps a victim of my devotedness.
people who are wounded
From this reading There both parties, in the presence of each other, were upon the point of engaging in a battle; already, while skirmishing, several had been mortally wounded.
