adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pilar rushed from the ballroom and made his way to the head of his command.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading History tells of Pilar's call to arms.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading Pilar rushed from the ballroom and made his way to the head of his command.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading History tells of Pilar's call to arms.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Pilar rushed from the ballroom and made his way to the head of his command.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
Dagupan
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From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
dangerfields
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From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
Del
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From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
FilipinonounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pilar rushed from the ballroom and made his way to the head of his command.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
Gregorio
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From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Pilar rushed from the ballroom and made his way to the head of his command.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History tells of Pilar's call to arms.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pilar rushed from the ballroom and made his way to the head of his command.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading He was attending a great ball in Dagupan, given in honour of his approaching nuptials.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
PILARadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪlər/
of or relating to a hair
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
Pilar's
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From this reading History tells of Pilar's call to arms.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading Pilar rushed from the ballroom and made his way to the head of his command.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
Tarlac
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From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading History tells of Pilar's call to arms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading History tells of Pilar's call to arms.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pilar rushed from the ballroom and made his way to the head of his command.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the midst of the festivities a messenger dashed in with the news that the American troops were closing in on Tarlac, the insurgents' seat of government.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE CHASE OF PILAR Gregorio Del Pilar, the picturesque Filipino leader, about whom so much has been written in praise, by the war correspondents, was leading his men back into the dangerfields, inviting the American pursuers into every trap which his crafty brain could devise.
