used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
Alvarez
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From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Where am I?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
brigantinenounUS /ˌbrɪɡənˈtiːn/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
dishonourablyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Where am I?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that you, Tamba?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
Logas
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From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
Roger
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From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
Tamba
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From this reading "Is that you, Tamba?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that you, Tamba?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
TraitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
at the time that
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where am I?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading What has happened to me, and why are we here in the forest?" asked our hero three days later, when he opened his eyes for the first time since he had received the treacherous stroke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a traitor to his new comrades, and a murderer at heart, for he had struck Roger with his dagger.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The Hand of the Traitor Alvarez de Logas, the frank and friendly Spaniard, had proved false, had acted worse than dishonourably, for he had stolen the confidence of the crew of the brigantine, and the golden disc at the same time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is that you, Tamba?
