(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 During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Tiago was very happy.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
CLARA
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From this reading MARIA CLARA IS MARRIED.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
excommunications
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Captain Tiago was very happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had returned to his Manila house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had returned to his Manila house.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had returned to his Manila house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARIA CLARA IS MARRIED.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading He had returned to his Manila house.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading MARIA CLARA IS MARRIED.
joined in matrimony
From this reading MARIA CLARA IS MARRIED.
no person; not anyone
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
punishmentsnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had returned to his Manila house.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
Tiago
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Tiago was very happy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
precisely as stated
From this reading Captain Tiago was very happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Tiago was very happy.
(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 They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
which person or people
From this reading They had not arrested him, nor had they submitted him to excommunications, court trials, electrical machines, continual hot foot baths in subterranean places, or to any of the other punishments which are well known to certain people who call themselves civilized.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During all this terrible time nobody had busied himself with him.
