Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

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

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

without advance planning

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

(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 This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

a cherished desire

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

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

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

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From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

a document containing the terms of surrender

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

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

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

having lost your job

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

the act of departing

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

the main island of the Philippines

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

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From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

the force of workers available

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

in an official role

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

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From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

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

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OFF FOR BALER That night Marie had a good rest.

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

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

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

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

by way of; passing through

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This garrison was of course surrendered to the American forces with the remainder of the Spanish army on August 13, 1898, but as all lines of communication with them had been destroyed by the Filipinos they had never been officially notified of the capitulation.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

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

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Instead of going overland, she went in a row boat via the Pasig river which drains the lake into Manila bay and which flows through the city of Manila situated at its mouth.

during the time that

From this reading While stealthily prowling around through Manila during the next few days, Marie accidentally discovered that plans were being carried out by the Americans to relieve the remnant of the old Spanish garrison of fifty men stationed at the little town of Baler, near the eastern coast of Luzon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning, fired with ambition and discontent, she lit her accustomed cigarette and started for Manila.