adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
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 Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
Commandante
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
ConchanounUS /ˈkɑːntʃə/
(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
Jose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
Juan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
JunonounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
Landaeta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
loiterverbUS /ˈlɔɪtər/
be about
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
Moraga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
placated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
PresidionounUS /prɪˈsɪdioʊ/
a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
Rezanov
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Rezanov made the storm his excuse for not dining and dancing as usual at the house of the Commandante.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the relations between the Presidio and the Juno during the next few days were by no means strained.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They talked for a long while, and after further consultation with Don Jose and Father Landaeta, it was decided that Concha should remain for the present in the house of Juan Moraga, where she could receive the daily counsels of the priests, and be beyond the reach of Rezanov.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Meanwhile, all influence would be brought to bear upon the Governor that the Russian might be placated even while made to realize that to loiter longer in California waters would be but a waste of precious time.
XVIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
From this reading XVIII There was no performance after all in the Presidio square that night, for the bear brought in from the hills to do honor to the Russians died of excitement, and it rained besides.
