Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

in addition

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

possessive form of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

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From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

a government administrator

From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

take in solid food

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

divisible by two

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

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From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

an act that fails

From this reading The Commissioner was smarting over the failure of his plans.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

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From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

having lost your job

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

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From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

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From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

only a very short time before

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

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From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

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From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

engage in

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Commissioner was smarting over the failure of his plans.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The Commissioner was smarting over the failure of his plans.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading In Manila, however, neither Commissioner Furber nor the late members of the Provisional Government had forgotten Felizardo.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

inflected form of “rebuild” — build again

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

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From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

From this reading The Commissioner was smarting over the failure of his plans.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading The ex-insurrecto generals and colonels had not forgiven the old chief, who, besides refusing help at a critical juncture, had also hanged ignominiously an envoy of the Sovereign People.

restricted to something

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

hard to endure

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

precisely as stated

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HOW THEY REBUILT THE GALLOWS AT CALOCAN During the two months following Mr Gobbitt's adventure, things were very quiet in the neighbourhood of Felizardo's mountains.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

which person or people

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The old outlaw kept to his policy of trying to avoid trouble by acting strictly on the defensive; and, as neither Captain Bush nor Captain Hayle received orders to make an attack, during the whole of that time not a shot was fired in anger, and Captain Bush's Scouts grew so fat and soft, and got so completely out of hand, that they were hardly fit to do even one day's work in the field--unlike Hayle's Constabulary at Silang, who had much less to eat and were given much more to do, which was good, both for them and for the service.