83
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From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
in addition
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
befitsverbUS /bɪˈfɪts/
third-person singular of “befit” — accord or comport with
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
a person who is in charge
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
Equinata
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From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
Gloria
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From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
half-a-mile
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From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
half-castes
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From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
hatchingnounUS /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
the production of young from an egg
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
land-locked
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From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
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 There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
mulattoes
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From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
not any; not one
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
and nothing more
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
Pedro
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From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
quadroons
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From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
San
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From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
except for; apart from
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The city possesses some fine buildings, notable among which is the Cathedral of San Pedro, a handsome edifice, though somewhat damaged by the earthquake of '83.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
unadulteratedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/
not mixed with impurities
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading La Gloria, the chief port and capital of the Republic of Equinata, is charmingly situated on the west side of an admirably shaped bay, and is land-locked, save for a distance of about half-a-mile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Houses of Parliament are also imposing structures, as befits a land where every man is a politician, and no boy knows what may be in store for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
a Caucasian
From this reading It boasts a population numbering upwards of thirty thousand, of which only some ten or twelve thousand are white, the remainder being half-castes, quadroons, mulattoes, and negroes unadulterated.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There is also the President's palace, and, of course, an opera house, and equally of course a long stretch of barracks, where the soldiers would seem to spend their time smoking cigarettes and hatching plots against their superiors.
