used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our opponents seemed to have been paralysed, and were routed horse and foot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I am more thankful than I can find words to express that such is the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I am more thankful than I can find words to express that such is the case.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
make right or correct
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
divisible by two
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
give expression to
From this reading "I am more thankful than I can find words to express that such is the case.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I am more thankful than I can find words to express that such is the case.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Our opponents seemed to have been paralysed, and were routed horse and foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE REJOICING OVER THE VICTORY.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Our opponents seemed to have been paralysed, and were routed horse and foot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I am more thankful than I can find words to express that such is the case.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE REJOICING OVER THE VICTORY.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Our opponents seemed to have been paralysed, and were routed horse and foot.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE REJOICING OVER THE VICTORY.
paralysed
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From this reading Our opponents seemed to have been paralysed, and were routed horse and foot.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
REJOICINGnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE REJOICING OVER THE VICTORY.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading Our opponents seemed to have been paralysed, and were routed horse and foot.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Our opponents seemed to have been paralysed, and were routed horse and foot.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am more thankful than I can find words to express that such is the case.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
TEMPERANCEnounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE REJOICING OVER THE VICTORY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE REJOICING OVER THE VICTORY.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
precisely as stated
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE REJOICING OVER THE VICTORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our opponents seemed to have been paralysed, and were routed horse and foot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "We should be very thankful, as we are gaining a greater victory than what was anticipated by even the most sanguine of us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "I am more thankful than I can find words to express that such is the case.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I am certain, friends, from my knowledge of the places from which we have not yet received any returns, that our victory is assured; for I think we may depend upon those we have received as being correct, and those which are yet to be reported will help to swell the majority.
