used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
Avalos
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From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
Cambiaso
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From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
Cambiaso's
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From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
Chilian
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From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
Duer's
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From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
Dunn
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From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
Garcia
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From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
the act of departing
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
how
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From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
ironedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnd/
(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
immediately past
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
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 Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
come together
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
the force of workers available
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
not any; not one
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
come into possession of
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
held or filled or in use
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
ringleadersnounUS /ˈrɪŋliːdərz/
plural of “ringleader” — a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Cambiaso was led out heavily ironed, and therefore little could be judged of the state of his feelings from his bearing or appearance; but he certainly showed no positive cowardice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
the act of testing something
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
ValparaisonounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading During the time that I had been occupied in endeavoring to obtain a recognition of my claims from the Chilian government, the trial of Cambiaso, Garcia, and the other ringleaders among the rebels, had been going on at Valparaiso.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial was not public, and I was not called in during its course; consequently I could know but little of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
which person or people
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I attended the execution myself, painful as the sight was to me, from a strange desire which I had to see the last of men who had caused me so much suffering, and from a wish to know how they would meet their fate.
