used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
Antofagastanoun
a port city on the Pacific in northern Chile
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The ultimatum was duly presented, and a copy appeared in the leading newspapers of the two republics.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
Brookes's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
ChilinounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The ultimatum was duly presented, and a copy appeared in the leading newspapers of the two republics.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
despatched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
without deviation
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The ultimatum was duly presented, and a copy appeared in the leading newspapers of the two republics.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
HostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
a single distinct event
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
interveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The ultimatum was duly presented, and a copy appeared in the leading newspapers of the two republics.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The ultimatum was duly presented, and a copy appeared in the leading newspapers of the two republics.
not any; not one
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The ultimatum was duly presented, and a copy appeared in the leading newspapers of the two republics.
PresidentsnounUS /ˈprezədents/
plural of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
republicsnounUS /riˈpʌblɪks/
plural of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
seaboards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
ultimatumnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
except if; if not
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both republics were unwilling to undertake the risk of sending an army into hostile territory until the safety of their respective seaboards was assured, and every day news of a decisive engagement between the rival fleets was expected.
WIPEDverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading WIPED OUT ALMOST without further incident the _Olive Branch_ arrived off the coast of Chili.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Directly the _Olive Branch_ was in touch with Captain Brookes's agent at Antofagasta a wireless message was despatched in the form of an ultimatum to the Presidents of Chili and Peru, stating that unless the two fleets returned to their respective ports and peace were declared within three days, the _Olive Branch_ would be compelled to intervene.
but in spite of that
From this reading Hostilities had broken out between that State and her old rival, Peru, but beyond a few encounters between outposts on the frontier, no serious fighting had yet taken place.
