Chapter III

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

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

later than; following

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

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

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

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From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

a youthful male person

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

a swaggering show of courage

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

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From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

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From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

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From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

divisible by two

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

apart from; not including

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

a boy or man

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

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

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the head of a state government

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

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

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

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

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

of the present time and place

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

conformity or harmony

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

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 There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

a form of address for a man

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

information about recent and important events

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

not any; not one

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

past form of “obviate” — do away with

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

and nothing more

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

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From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I now began to feel for a few days, some of the monotony of a prisoner’s life.

express in speech

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

carry out

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

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

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

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

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

precisely as stated

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.

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

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Three or four days had passed, and I had lost the fear of immediate death, but my suspense and anxiety to know what Cambiaso’s intentions with regard to us were, were very great.

at the time that

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My prison--My guards--An English hymn book--A fellow prisoner--Capture of the Eliza Cornish--Fears of the English mate--Death of Mr. Shaw--Of Captain Talbot and boy--Barbarity of their execution--The Chilian prisoners sympathize with us--Cambiaso’s bravado--Captain Avalos and others led out to view the dead bodies--Treacherous betrayal of Governor Gamero--Execution of the traitor--My walk.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Shut up alone, without occupation, within hearing of the riotous conversation of my guard, but forbidden to speak to them, with hard fare, and no arrangements for my personal comfort or even cleanliness, except when I could take water enough from the guard room to wash my face, using my pocket handkerchief for a towel.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There seemed to me no motive that he could have for keeping us prisoners, after he had satisfied himself that we had no treasure on board the Florida, except the fear that we would carry the news of his revolt back to Valparaiso; and that danger to himself, it seemed to me, could be obviated only by putting us to death.