adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
BRAVOnounUS /ˈbrɑːvoʊ/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading BRAVO, PHILANDER!
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
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From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
KnowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
MaltesenounUS /mɔːlˈtiːz/
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
PHILANDERverbUS /fəˈlændər/
have amorous affairs; of men
From this reading BRAVO, PHILANDER!
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Knowing this fact, it is general principles more than anything else that causes Philander to have concern.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
Valettanoun
the capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is impossible for them to understand just at the moment what has occurred.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The natives of Valetta have not all become reconciled to British rule, and although no open outbreak occurs, more than once has it been placed in evidence that there is a deep feeling of resentful distrust in certain quarters, which only awaits an opportunity to show its ugly teeth.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They are in a part of the Maltese city that Europeans might well hesitate to visit at the hour of midnight, however much they would frequent it in daylight.
