used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
Dei
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From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does Padre Fernandez want?” he inquired.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Isagani’s face fell.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Isagani’s face fell.
Fernandez
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From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
FILIPINOnounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
FRIARnounUS /ˈfraɪər/
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
friarsnounUS /ˈfraɪərz/
plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
haranguingverbUS /hərˈæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What does Padre Fernandez want?” he inquired.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What does Padre Fernandez want?” he inquired.
Isagani
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From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
Isagani's
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From this reading Isagani’s face fell.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
a human being
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
populi
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From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
express in words
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
VoxnounUS /vɑːks/
the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What does Padre Fernandez want?” he inquired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FRIAR AND THE FILIPINO Vox populi, vox Dei We left Isagani haranguing his friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What does Padre Fernandez want?” he inquired.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Padre Fernandez was a person greatly respected by him, being the one always excepted by him whenever the friars were attacked.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the midst of his enthusiasm an usher approached him to say that Padre Fernandez, one of the higher professors, wished to talk with him.
