used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
(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 General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
exhale hard
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
Cornejo
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From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
set up or found
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
the state of being honored
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
on one occasion
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
Ramón
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From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUCE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
soldiers collectively
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
TRUCEnounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading THE TRUCE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as the flag of truce was hoisted, firing at once ceased on both sides.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading General Cornejo, in particular, was tired of the hopeless combat, which he had bravely maintained all the morning.
which person or people
From this reading The troops at bay, who had ceased to hope for succour, were not sorry to find that the insurgents saved their military honour by being the first to demand a parley.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Don Ramón," he said, addressing the senator in a more cordial tone than he had before employed, "I think I have found means to enable you to escape without striking a blow; so what we agreed to stands good, does it not?"
