Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

highly skilled

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

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From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

plural of “creator” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

past form of “deport” — behave in a certain manner

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

true confidential information

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

divisible by two

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

plural of “execution” — putting a condemned person to death

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

bringing death

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

the act of departing

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

a single distinct event

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

killed unlawfully

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

and nothing more

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

expecting the worst possible outcome

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

in the near future

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

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

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

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From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

timid by nature or revealing timidity

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

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

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

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

From this reading JULI The death of Capitan Tiago and Basilio’s imprisonment were soon reported in the province, and to the honor of the simple inhabitants of San Diego, let it be recorded that the latter was the incident more regretted and almost the only one discussed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As was to be expected, the report took on different forms, sad and startling details were given, what could not be understood was explained, the gaps being filled by conjectures, which soon passed for accomplished facts, and the phantoms thus created terrified their own creators.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The timorous and pessimistic were not satisfied with this but even talked about executions and courts-martial—January was a fatal month; in January the Cavite affair had occurred, and they [65] even though curates, had been garroted, so a poor Basilio without protectors or friends— “I told him so!” sighed the Justice of the Peace, as if he had at some time given advice to Basilio.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the town of Tiani it was reported that at least, at the very least, the young man was going to be deported and would very probably be murdered on the journey.