Chapter IX

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

later than; following

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a government administrator

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

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

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

the force of workers available

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

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

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

on the contrary

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

-ing form of “slouch” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

from that place or that time

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

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

From this reading They were both staying at the same hotel, and their way back led through the narrow streets of the Walled City, and thence across the Bridge of Spain, into the newer part of Manila.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They passed one or two native police slouching along, looking what they really were, more like thieves than thief-takers.

at the time that

From this reading It was well after midnight when Basil left the Club in the company of old Major John Flint of the Infantry.

in or at the place that

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

a Caucasian

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.

which person or people

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER FURBER MET FELIZARDO The night after the hanging of Juan Vagas, the insurrecto, who had tried to raid Igut and carry off Mrs Bush, Basil Hayle dined at the Military Club, where they made much of him, although, as a rule, the Army regarded the Constabulary much as it regarded the Civil Service, as being beneath its notice, which was quite unjust--so far as the Constabulary was concerned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the exception of these, however, the streets seemed to be absolutely deserted; consequently, when, from out of a dark gateway, a couple of natives, or rather mestizos, armed with knives, sprang at Basil and his companion, the white men were taken absolutely unawares.