used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
Blas
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From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
Caldelas
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From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
dragoonverb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
any strong feeling
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
Huajapam
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From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
Oajaca
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From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
Rafael
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From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
re-appears
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From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading At the siege of Huajapam, his old comrade Caldelas re-appears as a general; while Don Rafael himself, less fortunate, has not risen above the rank of a colonel.
Roqueta
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From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
San
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From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
vaqueronoun
local names for a cowboy (“vaquero” is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and “buckaroo” is used especially in California)
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
vice-royalty
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From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After being carried by the chances of the campaign into almost every province of the vice-royalty, Don Rafael was at length ordered back to Oajaca, to assist in the siege of Huajapam.
at the time that
From this reading Such, briefly, is the history of the dragoon captain up to the time when the vaquero, Julian, arrived in the camp at Huajapam.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was while on his passage to this latter province from the fort of San Blas, that he appeared for a moment off the isle of Roqueta.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The announcement of this messenger caused within the bosom of Don Rafael an emotion sudden and vivid.
