used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
BrazilianadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But it’s time we heard from Rene,” said the old man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
Ceara's
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From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
Goncalves
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From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
Hal
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From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “But it’s time we heard from Rene,” said the old man.
temporary military shelter
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
it's
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From this reading “But it’s time we heard from Rene,” said the old man.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “But it’s time we heard from Rene,” said the old man.
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
Marcellus
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From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
Pemberton
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From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
Rene
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From this reading “But it’s time we heard from Rene,” said the old man.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But it’s time we heard from Rene,” said the old man.
Señor
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From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
a person, without saying who
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
squelchedadjectiveUS /skweltʃt/
subdued or overcome
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “But it’s time we heard from Rene,” said the old man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “But it’s time we heard from Rene,” said the old man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old Marcellus felt confident that they were safe from like marauders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a long, solemn conference in the Pemberton hut next morning, it was decided that Goncalves had been effectually squelched by the ruse which Hal had so cleverly executed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading None of them anticipated a return visit from the Brazilian with such a purpose in mind.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Besides, somebody ought to put word in General Ceara’s ear about Señor Goncalves.”
