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From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
(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 “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading “Your Majesty, the secret service of the Bank of England has kept Roderick Barclugh in the French Court.
Barclugh
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From this reading “Your Majesty, the secret service of the Bank of England has kept Roderick Barclugh in the French Court.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “Your Majesty, the secret service of the Bank of England has kept Roderick Barclugh in the French Court.
recognizable; marked
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading “Your Majesty, the secret service of the Bank of England has kept Roderick Barclugh in the French Court.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
a message received and understood
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading He is on terms of intimacy with Louis XVI.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is on terms of intimacy with Louis XVI.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “Your Majesty, the secret service of the Bank of England has kept Roderick Barclugh in the French Court.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading He is on terms of intimacy with Louis XVI.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is on terms of intimacy with Louis XVI.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
Roderick
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From this reading “Your Majesty, the secret service of the Bank of England has kept Roderick Barclugh in the French Court.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Your Majesty, the secret service of the Bank of England has kept Roderick Barclugh in the French Court.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “Your Majesty, the secret service of the Bank of England has kept Roderick Barclugh in the French Court.
St
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From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He is on terms of intimacy with Louis XVI.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He associates with Benjamin Franklin and the Colonial party; he keeps us informed as to every phase of their affairs.”
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading “Whence comes your information, Mr. Prince?” asked George III, as he sat in his private study of St. James’s, October, 1777.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is on terms of intimacy with Louis XVI.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading He is on terms of intimacy with Louis XVI.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your Majesty, I am informed that the French monarch has decided to recognize the independence of the Americans and put all the resources of France against Great Britain.”
