used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It wanted but a week to the captain’s departure, when five of the mutineers disappeared.
anew
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
Armourernoun
a worker skilled in making armor or arms
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
BlacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
cannot
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From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It wanted but a week to the captain’s departure, when five of the mutineers disappeared.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
the act of departing
From this reading It wanted but a week to the captain’s departure, when five of the mutineers disappeared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
DisappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It wanted but a week to the captain’s departure, when five of the mutineers disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it justice or murder?
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Was it justice or murder?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
roused to anger
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
misjudgedverbUS /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒd/
past form of “misjudge” — judge incorrectly
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Was it justice or murder?
MutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it justice or murder?
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
RebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
express in words
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I cannot say; then I thought it was justice, but now, looking back, I see that if by chance I misjudged, if I did not sufficiently allow for the pressure of circumstances, and the mad infatuation of the man, it was murder!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It wanted but a week to the captain’s departure, when five of the mutineers disappeared.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It wanted but a week to the captain’s departure, when five of the mutineers disappeared.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it justice or murder?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It wanted but a week to the captain’s departure, when five of the mutineers disappeared.
at the time that
From this reading It wanted but a week to the captain’s departure, when five of the mutineers disappeared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am now approaching the tragedy which has since often troubled my conscience.
Zolca
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From this reading Disappearance of five of the Mutineers--They come back again--One turns Blacksmith and Armourer--Marriage of Zolca--The Rebellion.
