adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
Biscayan
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From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
Catalina
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From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
Catalina's
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From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
compatriotnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriət/
a person from your own country
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
ConcepcionnounUS /kənˌsepsiˈoʊn/
an industrial city in Chile to the south of Santiago
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
Governor-General's
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From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
high-bred
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From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
iterationnounUS /ˌɪtərˈeɪʃən/
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
patriarchaladjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
re-union
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From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
recruit'snounUS /riˈkruːts/
possessive form of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
remembrancesnounUS /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/
plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
scripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even in that destiny was an iteration, or repeating memorial of the significance that ran through Catalina's most casual adventures.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This ship was full of recruits for the Spanish army, and bound to Concepcion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was a scriptural pathos in what followed, as if it were some scene of domestic re-union, opening itself from patriarchal ages.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was splendidly situated in the service, being the Governor-General's secretary, besides his rank as a cavalry officer; and, his errand on board being to inspect the recruits, naturally, on reading in the roll one of them described as a Biscayan, the ardent young man came up with high-bred courtesy to Catalina, took the young recruit's hand with kindness, feeling that to be a compatriot at so great a distance was to be a sort of relative, and asked with emotion after old boyish remembrances.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had enlisted amongst the soldiers; and, on reaching port, the very first person who came off from shore was a dashing young military officer, whom at once by his name and rank, (though she had never consciously seen him,) she identified as her own brother.
