used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
Baracoa
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From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading President Portiforo was in consultation with his cabinet when the spy reached the palace.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
a person who is in charge
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading President Portiforo was in consultation with his cabinet when the spy reached the palace.
gotten under control
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
a female human offspring
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
a young female
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
Kearsarge's
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From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
Lopez
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From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
information about recent and important events
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
Portiforo
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From this reading President Portiforo was in consultation with his cabinet when the spy reached the palace.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading President Portiforo was in consultation with his cabinet when the spy reached the palace.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading President Portiforo was in consultation with his cabinet when the spy reached the palace.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
Señor
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From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
in the near future
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading President Portiforo was in consultation with his cabinet when the spy reached the palace.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
warshipnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He had watched the girl go aboard the warship, and then he had proceeded to the fortress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
at the time that
From this reading President Portiforo was in consultation with his cabinet when the spy reached the palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading President Portiforo was in consultation with his cabinet when the spy reached the palace.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What he learned there had caused him to realize the necessity of reaching the palace without delay.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading While the American minister’s daughter was visiting the _Kearsarge’s_ commander, Señor Lopez was dashing back to the capital, working the motor of his car to its utmost capacity in his desire to get there as soon as possible.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading They were discussing a dispatch which had recently arrived, and that the missive contained news of a startling character was evident from the worried, scared expression on the countenance of the chief executive of Baracoa.
