used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIRACULOUS CURE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
anew
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
Concepción
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From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
CUREverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading A MIRACULOUS CURE.
greatly pleased
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
Garakouaïti
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From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
Mahiaa
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From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
MIRACULOUSadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading A MIRACULOUS CURE.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
Molucho
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From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
Sayotkatta
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From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
try to get or reach
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
Tahi-Mari's
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From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
Talca
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From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
Tcharanguii
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From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hence, after explaining to the council the motive of his presence in the city, he hastened to seek the Sayotkatta to whom he had entrusted them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
Valdivia
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From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading But the latter, on learning the return of the young Indian chief, proceeded to Mahiaa to warn her and recommend her silence about the active part which she had taken in the attempted conversion of the young ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tcharanguii had returned to Garakouaïti, with orders to fetch reinforcements for the Molucho army, which, under Tahi-Mari's orders, had seized by surprise Valdivia and Concepción, and was advancing on Talca.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young chief had been delighted at this mission, which gave him an opportunity for seeing again his two captives, with whom he was so struck.
