used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading The governor was scowling angrily at the boat.
Arica
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From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The governor was scowling angrily at the boat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The governor was scowling angrily at the boat.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
the head of a state government
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
molenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
a particular point in time
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading The governor was scowling angrily at the boat.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
having a supporting base
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If there be a miracle," he said, "good father, it is that our eyes have been blinded so long.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the spectators on the mole were the governor and other principal officers of Arica.
which person or people
From this reading "It seems almost like a miracle from heaven," the priest, who was standing next the governor, exclaimed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Think you, for a moment, that two lads who have been brought up among the Indians, from their childhood, could manage a boat in such a sea as this?
