used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
(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 When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OUTLAWS AT SOEKA MANIESAN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes! the terrible news was true--it was but too true--!
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading FEARFUL RETRIBUTION.
Gulpendams
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From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes! the terrible news was true--it was but too true--!
in the recent past
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
MANIESAN
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From this reading THE OUTLAWS AT SOEKA MANIESAN.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Yes! the terrible news was true--it was but too true--!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
OUTLAWSnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading THE OUTLAWS AT SOEKA MANIESAN.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
RETRIBUTIONnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading FEARFUL RETRIBUTION.
seditiousadjectiveUS /sɪˈdɪʃəs/
arousing to action or rebellion
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
SOEKA
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From this reading THE OUTLAWS AT SOEKA MANIESAN.
sugar-factory
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From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
required or under orders
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Yes! the terrible news was true--it was but too true--!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OUTLAWS AT SOEKA MANIESAN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yes! the terrible news was true--it was but too true--!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Yes! the terrible news was true--it was but too true--!
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes! the terrible news was true--it was but too true--!
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
at the time that
From this reading When the van Gulpendams arrived at Soeka maniesan, the proprietor of that sugar-factory could not help admitting that lately all symptoms of disturbance had disappeared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He had caused the woods, in which the supposed seditious meetings were held, to be carefully watched; but he had not been able to discover in them a single human being.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes! the terrible news was true--it was but too true--!
