AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
aggravationnounUS /ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
callousadjectiveUS /ˈkæləs/
emotionally hardened
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
ColombianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
conspiraciesnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsiz/
plural of “conspiracy” — a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
Desierto
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From this reading The Desierto.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
EcuadornounUS /ˈekwədɔːr/
a republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
at any time
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
and nothing more
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
republicsnounUS /riˈpʌblɪks/
plural of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
Romulo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Desierto.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don Romulo confessed that he had taken part in seventeen conspiracies; that he had been banished, under circumstances of great aggravation, from three republics--from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, but that the danger he had just escaped was the most imminent he had ever experienced in his life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first moments of our halt were devoted to an interchange of reflections, half merry, half serious, upon the danger we had run.
at the time that
From this reading As for the monk, the student, and the officer, they owned frankly enough that, when the danger appeared most imminent, and they had seemed callous to it, they were far from feeling so in their minds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After fastening our horses in the outer court of the convent, we chose, near the entrance of the building, the cell which seemed to be most convenient for shelter.
