Chapter XII

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

in actual fact

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

later than; following

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

in addition

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

concealing something under the ground

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

an occurrence of something

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a government administrator

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

well in the past; former

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

one or the other of two

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

an opposing military force

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

divisible by two

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

death of a person

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

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

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

come to pass

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

evoking or deserving hatred

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

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

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

not accurate

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a message received and understood

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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 HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

above and across; more than

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

a local church community

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It was even suggested that the Teniente of San Polycarpio should actually be hanged, in order to give an air of reality to the whole story.

a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a special situation

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

not known

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

under normal conditions

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

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

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

at the time that

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

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

From this reading HOW THE BOLO OF FELIZARDO CUT A KNOT Many things which happen in the jungle can be kept secret; but a matter like the burying of Dolores in the graveyard of San Polycarpio must become known.

which person or people

From this reading The insurrecto party, which had sorrowed greatly over the suspension of operations against Felizardo, and over Commissioner Furber's new attitude of suspicion, held a special meeting to discuss the situation, seeing a chance of forcing on a fresh campaign against the Chief of the Mountains, who was such a deadly enemy of the Sovereign People.

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

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They heard of it in Manila the following day, from native sources, and the Press made out of it a great story, which was also perfectly inaccurate, as is usually the case when the information comes through mestizos, people to whom truth is a thing either hateful or unknown.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Felizardo had descended on San Polycarpio with the whole of his band; he had slain the local police, and confined the inhabitants to their houses; had taken the parish priest from his bed, and compelled him, at the point of the bolo, to read the Burial Service; then he had hanged the Teniente of San Polycarpio over the grave, and after that had departed, swearing to return and burn the village itself, if any one dared to interfere with the body of his wife--such was the gist of the first account circulated round Manila.