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From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
BlessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
custom-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
HexagonaladjectiveUS /hekˈsæɡənəl/
having six sides or divided into hexagons
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
InnocentsnounUS /ˈɪnəsənts/
plural of “innocent” — a person who lacks knowledge of evil
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
Jose
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From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
MontereynounUS /ˌmɑːntərˈeɪ/
a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
rancho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
severallyadverbUS /ˈsevrəli/
apart from others
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A trustworthy messenger was sent to Monterey for "custom-house paper," on which to draw up a formal declaration of the affair.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading [1] Hexagonal gold pieces valued at $50 each, issued by a private firm as coin in the early days.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must not be supposed that in the meantime the flight of Don Jose and his follower was unattended by any commotion at the rancho of the Blessed Innocents.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the end of three hours' deliberation, in which the retainers were severally examined, the corral searched, and the well in the courtyard sounded, scouts were dispatched in different directions, who returned with the surprising information that the fugitives were not in the vicinity.
