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From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what will you, my child.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But what will you, my child.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE PEOPLE IN COUNCIL.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
Descharmes
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From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
half the width of an em
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
federationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
fête
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From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PEOPLE IN COUNCIL.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But what will you, my child.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE PEOPLE IN COUNCIL.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEOPLE IN COUNCIL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the morrow, the ninth of July, ’90, we were _en route_ at daybreak, drums beating in front of us, to assist in the celebration of the grand fête of the general federation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what will you, my child.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But what will you, my child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
people who are wounded
From this reading Father Descharmes embraced me, with an expression of sorrow which wounded me to the heart.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “Perhaps you youngsters are in the right,” said he, “and we old men are in the wrong.
