Chapter XXIII · Dark Days in Incaland

the clay from which adobe bricks are made

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

(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 Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

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

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

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From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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From this reading The exodus from Callao was none too soon.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

a native or inhabitant of Chile

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

the act of departing

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

an opposing military force

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment

From this reading The exodus from Callao was none too soon.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

being eight more than forty

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The exodus from Callao was none too soon.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

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

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

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

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

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 Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

not one, and not any

From this reading The exodus from Callao was none too soon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

a town in extreme northwest Florida

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

several time

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

(often followed by “with”) damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

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

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

in the near future

From this reading The exodus from Callao was none too soon.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

cooked in steam

From this reading The day following the departure of the _Pensacola_, the Chilean ships steamed close in, and for forty-eight hours rained shot and shell into Callao.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

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

From this reading The exodus from Callao was none too soon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

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

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The exodus from Callao was none too soon.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading The castles, the Santa Rosa fort, the guns at Los Baños and those at La Punta, replied vigorously to the fire, striking the enemy repeatedly and ultimately driving them out of range.

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

From this reading The exodus from Callao was none too soon.

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

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

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

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As it was, some of the finest residences were riddled, and General Matajente learned with sorrow that the Dartmoor Row had been partly destroyed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Houses were set on fire in many quarters, and had it not been for the non-combustible property of adobe, out of which nearly all buildings were constructed, the seaport would have been laid in ashes.