Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

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From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

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

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

move towards

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

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

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

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From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

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

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

serving as an essential component

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

From this reading FATALITY Matanglawin was the terror of Luzon.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

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

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

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

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

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

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

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

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

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 His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

in a willing manner

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

the main island of the Philippines

From this reading FATALITY Matanglawin was the terror of Luzon.

engage in

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

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

From this reading FATALITY Matanglawin was the terror of Luzon.

regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

killed unlawfully

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FATALITY Matanglawin was the terror of Luzon.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

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

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

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

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

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

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

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

From this reading The central provinces, from Tayabas to Pangasinan, suffered from his depredations, and his bloody name extended from Albay in the south to Kagayan in the north.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading FATALITY Matanglawin was the terror of Luzon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

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

From this reading FATALITY Matanglawin was the terror of Luzon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

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

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

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

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

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

From this reading It burned a sugar-mill in Batangas and destroyed the crops, on the following day it murdered the Justice of the Peace of Tiani, and on the next took possession of the town of Cavite, carrying off the arms from the town hall.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

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

From this reading FATALITY Matanglawin was the terror of Luzon.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

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

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.

in or at the place that

From this reading His band had as lief appear in one province where it was least expected as make a descent upon another that was preparing to resist it.

during the time that

From this reading The towns, disarmed through mistrust on the part of a weak government, fell easy prey into his hands—at his approach the fields were abandoned by the farmers, the herds were scattered, while a trail of blood and fire marked his passage.