used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
Alcaldenoun
a mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
ayuntamiento
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From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
capitulationnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
EPILOGUEnounUS /ˈepəlɔːɡ/
a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
From this reading EPILOGUE--THE HATCHET.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
HATCHETnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading EPILOGUE--THE HATCHET.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
Miramón
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From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
OrteganounUS /ɔːrˈteɪɡə/
Nicaraguan statesman (born in 1945)
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
determined
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
except for; apart from
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EPILOGUE--THE HATCHET.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
which person or people
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The situation was becoming excessively critical: under the circumstances, General Miramón displayed extreme self denial; not wishing to compromise the city of Mexico further, he resolved to abandon it on the same night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the meanwhile political events advanced with a fatal rapidity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The deputation sent to General Ortega returned to Mexico without obtaining any capitulation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He therefore proceeded to the ayuntamiento, to whom he proposed to appoint a temporary President or Alcalde, who, through his previous relations with the triumphant party, would be able to save the city, and maintain order in it.
