used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
Alano's
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From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
(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 No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
the two together, not just one
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
bribingverbUS /ˈbraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
cattle-house
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From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
CUBANadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading THE DOGS OF CUBAN WARFARE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE DOGS OF CUBAN WARFARE.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
not any; not one
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOGS OF CUBAN WARFARE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
in the near future
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
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 In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
sympathizersnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzərz/
plural of “sympathizer” — a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
express in words
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOGS OF CUBAN WARFARE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few minutes Alano's father recovered sufficiently to tell his story.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
WARFAREnounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE DOGS OF CUBAN WARFARE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From one of these he had learned that my father was being kept a prisoner in what had formerly been a cattle-house, but which was now doing duty as a Spanish prison.
which person or people
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had entered the village in safety, and soon put himself into communication with several citizens who were Cuban sympathizers.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No one was allowed to talk to the prisoners, but by bribing the man who owned the building the captain had succeeded in getting word to my father that he was around and that I was with him, and that both of us intended to do all in our power to effect his release.
