Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

the clay from which adobe bricks are made

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

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

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

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

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

large and heavily armoured warship

From this reading Seen from the river, they have a striking resemblance to the gun-ports of an ancient battleship.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

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From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Its narrow door opens on the waterfront.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Seen from the river, they have a striking resemblance to the gun-ports of an ancient battleship.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

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From this reading Seen from the river, they have a striking resemblance to the gun-ports of an ancient battleship.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Seen from the river, they have a striking resemblance to the gun-ports of an ancient battleship.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its narrow door opens on the waterfront.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Its narrow door opens on the waterfront.

monotypic genus of palms of Australasia

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading Its narrow door opens on the waterfront.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

above and across; more than

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading Seen from the river, they have a striking resemblance to the gun-ports of an ancient battleship.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

city in the northern Dominican Republic

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Seen from the river, they have a striking resemblance to the gun-ports of an ancient battleship.

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

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

plural of “slit” — a long narrow opening

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Seen from the river, they have a striking resemblance to the gun-ports of an ancient battleship.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

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

From this reading Seen from the river, they have a striking resemblance to the gun-ports of an ancient battleship.

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

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

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

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.

the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water

From this reading Its narrow door opens on the waterfront.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading High and narrow windows, devoid of glass or shell, are mere slits cut through the walls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAPTAIN DINSHAW PULLS A LONG BOW Below the customs house in Manila, close to the embankment of the Pasig River, on the Binondo side, opposite Fort Santiago and the Walled City, there is an ancient adobe building thatched with _nipa_.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This place is known to sailormen the world over as "The Cuartel" and probably takes its name from the fact that it was a sort of block house used by the Spanish, to hold the approaches to the river.