Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

equally

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

in addition

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Most willingly, my fair daughter," answered the old man.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

give a benediction to

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

a female human offspring

From this reading "Most willingly, my fair daughter," answered the old man.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading By your leave, your Excellency.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Most willingly, my fair daughter," answered the old man.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

a helpful partner

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

give free rein to

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

go away from a place

From this reading By your leave, your Excellency.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Most willingly, my fair daughter," answered the old man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

the force of workers available

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Most willingly, my fair daughter," answered the old man.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Most willingly, my fair daughter," answered the old man.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

term of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

a male human offspring

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

in a willing manner

From this reading "Most willingly, my fair daughter," answered the old man.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading IN WHICH SIR HENRY MORGAN APPEALS UNAVAILINGLY ALIKE TO THE PITY OF WOMAN, THE FORGIVENESS OF PRIEST, THE FRIENDSHIP OF COMRADE, AND THE HATRED OF MEN "And bless me also, my father," cried Mercedes, kneeling by Alvarado's side.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will indulge an old man's desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of the mother?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading By your leave, your Excellency.