used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
anew
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
any thing at all
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
Araucanian
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From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
next to; at the side of
From this reading Graviel himself was half distraught with misery, and seemed quite beside himself.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The youth was faithful and brave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
distraughtadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading Graviel himself was half distraught with misery, and seemed quite beside himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The youth was faithful and brave.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
Graviel
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From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
Guaitu
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From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
Gualichu
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From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Graviel himself was half distraught with misery, and seemed quite beside himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Graviel himself was half distraught with misery, and seemed quite beside himself.
how
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From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
machinationsnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Graviel himself was half distraught with misery, and seemed quite beside himself.
not any; not one
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
Piñone
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From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
continue talking
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Graviel himself was half distraught with misery, and seemed quite beside himself.
without much difficulty
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
try to get or reach
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Graviel himself was half distraught with misery, and seemed quite beside himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
not in physical motion
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
required or under orders
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Graviel himself was half distraught with misery, and seemed quite beside himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
at the time that
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
in or at the place that
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
Willie
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From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Willie and Mary rode out of the Araucanian camp with Graviel, they had little or no notion in which direction to proceed, and small idea how to act.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could sacrifice anything for the child of Piñone; he would fight to the death in her defence; but when that child had been spirited away by the evil machinations of the Gualichu, where could he turn, what could he do to find her again?
people who are wounded
From this reading Wounded, suffering, still under the influence of the drug which Guaitu had administered, it may readily be supposed that he was not a fit subject from whom to seek counsel or advice.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth was faithful and brave.
