used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
anew
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
(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 As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEWS AT LA GUAYRA.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
Capitan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
an opposing military force
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
GUAYRA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEWS AT LA GUAYRA.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
Isadora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE NEWS AT LA GUAYRA.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE NEWS AT LA GUAYRA.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
Ronie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
in the near future
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEWS AT LA GUAYRA.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading As soon as the news of the victory had been carried to the master of the estate he sent for our hero, and was lavish in his commendation, declaring that he had been instrumental in saving them all from the brutal clutches of El Capitan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As he deserved, Ronie was the hero of the occasion, while his friends shared with him the praise showered upon them by one and all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact, it was believed with careful nursing he would soon be about again.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Great rejoicing reigned at the plantation of Don Isadora following the complete rout of the enemy, and this joy was increased by the fact that the don had not received a fatal wound.
