Chapter X

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

possessing life

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

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

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

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

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

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

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

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

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

become of; happen to

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

a person who is in charge

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

a government administrator

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

as deserved

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

one or the other of two

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

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

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

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

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

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From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

the state of being inactive

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

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

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

information about recent and important events

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

something you have to do

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

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

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

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

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

the act of sharing in the activities of a group

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

the local environment

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

established beyond doubt

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

offensive to the mind

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

carry out

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

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

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

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

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

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

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.

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

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ OFFERED A REWARD In his stockade at Silang, Basil Hayle waited anxiously for news of the result of the great expedition against Felizardo.

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

From this reading The idea of Felizardo being taken and hanged, as Juan Vagas had deservedly been hanged, was absolutely repulsive to him; though on that point he had not much fear, feeling certain that they would never take the outlaw alive.

(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 Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

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

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

which person or people

From this reading As a man, he could not disguise from himself the fact that he would be extremely sorry were any ill-luck to befall the old chief, who had proved his friend on so many occasions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

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

From this reading Basil knew perfectly well that he had been excluded from all participation in the movement purposely, with a view to hurting his pride, by forcing him to remain in a state of inglorious inaction, a few miles from the scene of hostilities, whilst Constabulary from other parts of the Archipelago were brought in to do the work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As an officer of the Philippines Constabulary, he felt he ought to hope that the band of outlaws would be broken up, and their chief either captured or killed.