used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
a cherished desire
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading "Freedom calls you!
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
Corbrechtan
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From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "Freedom calls you!
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
How
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From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
ingulfed
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From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
OnwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
PERCIVAL
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From this reading PERCIVAL.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
siresnounUS /saɪrz/
plural of “sire” — a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
make steady
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
vortexnounUS /ˈvɔːrteks/
the shape of something rotating rapidly
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
votaries
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From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading How intoxicating is the love of power; and how madly the votaries of ambition whirl to the vortex of that moral Corbrechtan, which has ingulfed so many hapless victims.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading Our own noble Washington stands forth a bright beacon to warn every ruler, civil or military, of the thundering whirlpool.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Freedom calls you!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Quick! be ready: Think of what your sires have been: Onward! onward! strong and steady, Drive the tyrant to his den."
