used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
cause to be bored
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
Chancas
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From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
a person who is in charge
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
at any time
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
set up or found
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
Huaracha
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From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
come together
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
MessengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
on one occasion
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
QUILLA
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From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
swooningadjectiveUS /ˈswuːnɪŋ/
weak and likely to lose consciousness
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There in the presence of his chief captains Quilla and I told him all our story, to which he listened, answering nothing.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the same evening I was summoned by Huaracha and found him dying.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
at the time that
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
which person or people
From this reading Messengers had gone before us, so that when we drew near all the people of the Chancas came out to meet us, a mighty multitude, who spread flowers before us and sang songs of joy.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE KISS OF QUILLA Her women bore Quilla swooning from that ill-fated field, and sick and sad she remained until once more we saw the City of the Chancas.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet all this while strength and sight were returning to her eyes, so that in the end she could see as well as ever she had done, for which I thanked Heaven.
