used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
ambuscades
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From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
captiousadjective
tending to find and call attention to faults
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
civilizing
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From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
carefully weighed
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
crusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
DOINGSnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
Gabino
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From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
harbor-master
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From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
heterodoxadjectiveUS /ˈhetərədɑːks/
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
how
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From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
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 Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
engage in
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
MARTIALadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
Maza
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From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
parsleynounUS /ˈpɑːrsli/
annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
priestcraftnoun
a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
Sarrio
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From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
Sinforoso
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From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
the act of using
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading MARTIAL DOINGS After that grand victory over the clergy, "The Light of Sarrio" resumed its successful and prosperous course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
(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 Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sinforoso did not give up his post; however, he never went home without being accompanied by Maza or some other friend, both being well armed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
which person or people
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Gabino Maza, who was always captious, knew how to make a malicious use of the rupture with the Church by appealing to the consciences of several of the townsfolk.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The boisterous, vehement harbor-master was able to continue his civilizing crusade without fear of any more ambuscades.
but in spite of that
From this reading Not that he was a strict Catholic, or cared a rap whether the whole priestcraft were rooted up like parsley, or not, for his ideas had always been somewhat heterodox, and the clergy had long considered him beyond the pale, yet he was the one now to be shocked.
