68
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From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
any thing at all
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
CamorranounUS /kəˈmɔːrə/
a secret society in Naples notorious for violence and blackmail
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
convento
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From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
true confidential information
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
et
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From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
divisible by two
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
a social unit living together
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
the act of giving
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
highest in quality
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
L'Espagne
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From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
go away from a place
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
Matanglawin
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From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
not any; not one
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
and nothing more
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
operettanounUS /ˌɑːpərˈetə/
a short amusing opera
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
panegyrics
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From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
preachersnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
puffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
with speed
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
s'en
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From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
sanounUS /sɑː/
Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
carry out
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
Tiani
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From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
ToutnounUS /taʊt/
someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The only one who knew anything certain was Padre Camorra, who had to leave the town, to be transferred to another or to remain for some time in the convento in Manila.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
tulisanes
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From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
vanoun
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
vertunoun
love of or taste for fine objects of art
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So it was that they could take no notice of what had occurred in the town of Tiani, nor was there the slightest hint or allusion to it.
at the time that
From this reading [68] Only when the object of the attack was a convento or a Spaniard there then appeared long articles giving frightful details and asking for martial law, energetic measures, and so on.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
which person or people
From this reading THE HIGH OFFICIAL L’Espagne et sa, vertu, l’Espagne et sa grandeur Tout s’en va!—Victor Hugo The newspapers of Manila were so engrossed in accounts of a notorious murder committed in Europe, in panegyrics and puffs for various preachers in the city, in the constantly increasing success of the French operetta, that they could scarcely devote space to the crimes perpetrated in the provinces by a band of tulisanes headed by a fierce and terrible leader who was called Matanglawin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading In private circles something was whispered, but so confused, so vague, and so little consistent, that not even the name of the victim was known, while those who showed the greatest interest forgot it quickly, trusting that the affair had been settled in some way with the wronged family.
