Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

a message whose content is at variance with reason

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

(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 The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

in addition

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

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

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

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

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

a line of approach

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

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From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

the two together, not just one

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

plural of “consul” — a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

having made preparations

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

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From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

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

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

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

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

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

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

give free rein to

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

a gay feeling

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

great merriment

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

belonging to a place by birth

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

in an unpleasantly offensive manner

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

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

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

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

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

express in words

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

plural of “shopper” — someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

in the near future

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

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

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

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

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

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

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

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

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

(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 Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some of them were disposed to laugh at the strangeness, not to say the absurdity, of some of the costumes which confronted them; but all of them were too well bred to indulge their mirth, or to stare offensively at the subjects of their suppressed merriment.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

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

From this reading EXCURSIONS ON SHORE AND UP THE PASIG The Pasig flowed from east to west in the city; and landing on the north side of the stream, the tourists soon came to the Escolto, which extended both ways parallel to the river.

which person or people

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was the principal street for shoppers and promenaders, and was exactly what they wished to find, as they had informed Mr. Webb and Mr. Gollan, the two consuls who had brought them there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The avenue was filled at this hour with a motley variety of people of all the races known in the islands, from the Tagal Indian up to the native-born of Spain.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One young man excited their attention especially; and Louis at the side of Miss Blanche, and the rest of the quartet of young Americans, were also interested.