used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
in addition
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
Capitan
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From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
Captain-General
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From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
put or send forth
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
Clara
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From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Capitan Tinong had returned to his home sick, pale, and swollen; the excursion had not done him good.
edifices
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From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Capitan Tinong had returned to his home sick, pale, and swollen; the excursion had not done him good.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
FilipinonounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
foot-baths
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From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Capitan Tinong had returned to his home sick, pale, and swollen; the excursion had not done him good.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
not any; not one
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
one-armedadjective
having one arm
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
opulentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpjələnt/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Capitan Tinong had returned to his home sick, pale, and swollen; the excursion had not done him good.
pleasantriesnounUS /ˈplezəntriz/
plural of “pleasantry” — an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
not used up
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Capitan Tinong had returned to his home sick, pale, and swollen; the excursion had not done him good.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
believed likely
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Capitan Tinong had returned to his home sick, pale, and swollen; the excursion had not done him good.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
Tiago
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From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
Tinong
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From this reading Capitan Tinong had returned to his home sick, pale, and swollen; the excursion had not done him good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
precisely as stated
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
Weds
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From this reading Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago was very happy, for in all this terrible storm no one had taken any notice of him.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
at the time that
From this reading His friends, that is, those who had been his friends--for the good man had denied all his Filipino friends from the instant when they were suspected by the government--had also returned to their homes after a few days' vacation in the state edifices.
which person or people
From this reading He had not been arrested, nor had he been subjected to solitary confinement, investigations, electric machines, continuous foot-baths in underground cells, or other pleasantries that are well-known to certain folk who call themselves civilized.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The Captain-General himself had ordered that they be cast out from his precincts, not considering them worthy of remaining therein, to the great disgust of the one-armed individual, who had hoped to celebrate the approaching Christmas in their abundant and opulent company.
