Chapter XIV · Bella Caceras Recognizes a Voice

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From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

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

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

(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 Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

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

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

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From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a youthful male person

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

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

From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

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

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

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

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

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From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

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

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

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

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

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

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

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

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

possessive form of “harvey” — English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

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

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

and nothing more

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

a boy or man

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

a town in southwest Oklahoma

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

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

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

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

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

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 Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

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

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

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

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

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

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

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

From this reading One evening early in November, 1879, several persons met at the home of John Dartmoor in Chucuito, a suburb in Callao.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Another adult guest was Don Isaac Lawton, a courtly British colonial, editor of the _South Pacific Times_, a man greatly esteemed by both Mr. Dartmoor and Captain Saunders, indeed by all the American and English residents of Peru.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Carl was the chum of Louis Dartmoor, Harvey’s elder brother; and these three, Carl, Louis, and Harvey, had experienced many adventures in Callao Bay together.

someone who visits

From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

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

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

which person or people

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

belonging to which person

From this reading A younger visitor was Bella Caceras, whose name has appeared in earlier chapters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading From La Punta, a seaside resort, had come Captain and Mrs. Saunders, with their sons, Carl and Harold, the first-named a boy who was just graduating from his teens and the latter a much younger lad.