used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
Alphonso
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From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
BALTASAR
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From this reading DON BALTASAR DE SALDOS.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
a person who is in charge
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
travel across or pass over
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
DAVISnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading DON BALTASAR DE SALDOS.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
despotnounUS /ˈdespət/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
didn't
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From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON BALTASAR DE SALDOS.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
GuerillanounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
the state of being honored
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
Kennedy'snounUS /ˈkenədiz/
possessive form of “kennedy” — 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
a person who carries a message
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
Oho
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From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
Quentin
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From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
RenewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
SALDOS
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From this reading DON BALTASAR DE SALDOS.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
SantosnounUS /ˈsæntoʊs/
a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
senornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
Spaniard's
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From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
spurnedadjectiveUS /spɜːrnd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
express in words
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must not fail, we must not fail, However fraud or force assail; By honour, pride, or policy, By Heaven itself! we must be free.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
which person or people
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
the least favorable outcome
From this reading We spurned the thought, our prison burst, And dared the despot to the worst; Renewed the strife of centuries, And flung our banner to the breeze."--DAVIS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A start of extreme astonishment deepening into a black scowl, which anon changed to something of a scornful smile in the Spaniard's sallow visage, was Quentin Kennedy's first greeting from the Guerilla Chief, who then bowed haughtily, and said with an unpleasant emphasis-- "Oho, senor; so you are the messenger!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Santos--why didn't you tell me your errand on the day we met by the cross of King Alphonso?
