Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The friar-administrator shrugged his shoulders: he had nothing to do with it, it was a matter of tulisanes and he had merely done his duty.

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

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

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

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

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

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

for the reason that

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

confined by bonds

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

a person who is being chased

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The friar-administrator shrugged his shoulders: he had nothing to do with it, it was a matter of tulisanes and he had merely done his duty.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The friar-administrator shrugged his shoulders: he had nothing to do with it, it was a matter of tulisanes and he had merely done his duty.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading The friar-administrator shrugged his shoulders: he had nothing to do with it, it was a matter of tulisanes and he had merely done his duty.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

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

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

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

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

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

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

mourned or grieved for

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The friar-administrator shrugged his shoulders: he had nothing to do with it, it was a matter of tulisanes and he had merely done his duty.

and nothing more

From this reading The friar-administrator shrugged his shoulders: he had nothing to do with it, it was a matter of tulisanes and he had merely done his duty.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

information about recent and important events

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

not any; not one

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The friar-administrator shrugged his shoulders: he had nothing to do with it, it was a matter of tulisanes and he had merely done his duty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

plural of “pilate” — the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

carry out

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

plural of “tale” — 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 He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

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

From this reading The lieutenant of the Civil Guard gave no sign: he had received an order to take up all the arms and he had performed his duty.

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

From this reading No one was to blame, and no one need lay it on his conscience.

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

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

at the time that

From this reading PILATES When the news of this misfortune became known in the town, some lamented it and others shrugged their shoulders.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

which person or people

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had chased the tulisanes whenever he could, and when they captured Cabesang Tales he had organized an expedition and brought into the town, with their arms bound behind them, five or six rustics who looked suspicious, so if Cabesang Tales did not show up it was because he was not in the pockets or under the skins of the prisoners, who were thoroughly shaken out.