used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Berghen, too, had excited their admiration by his mechanical skill.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
Azolta's
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From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
Berghen
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From this reading Berghen, too, had excited their admiration by his mechanical skill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Berghen, too, had excited their admiration by his mechanical skill.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
a social unit living together
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
Headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Berghen, too, had excited their admiration by his mechanical skill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Berghen, too, had excited their admiration by his mechanical skill.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
not any; not one
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
Quadrucos
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From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
RescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
retakeverbUS /ˈriːˈteɪk/
take back by force, as after a battle
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
seducedverbUS /sɪˈduːst/
past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Berghen, too, had excited their admiration by his mechanical skill.
StratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Berghen, too, had excited their admiration by his mechanical skill.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
precisely as stated
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through Paul’s relatives--and I have before mentioned that family feeling was very strong amongst the Quadrucos--a large number of natives had been seduced into joining the mutineers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The plot to which we had fallen victims had been most cunningly contrived and carried out.
a Caucasian
From this reading Azolta’s Stratagem--We are Rescued and retake the Town--The Camp on the Headland--The White Flag.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading There could have been no feeling of discontent amongst them; it was done by working on their simplicity and love of change and novelty.
