used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
alighted
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From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
dearly loved
From this reading "My beloved Scharnhorst!"
Bluchernoun
Prussian general who is remembered for his leadership in the wars against Napoleon (1742-1819)
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
chokeverbUS /tʃoʊk/
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
dearly loved
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
a man of refinement
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading GLAD TIDINGS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
longed-foradjective
greatly desired
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My beloved Scharnhorst!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
Scharnhorst
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From this reading "My beloved Scharnhorst!"
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading GLAD TIDINGS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
which person or people
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And he clasped his friend in his arms as if it were some longed-for mistress whom he was pressing to his bosom.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading "It is he, it is he!" exclaimed General Blucher, rushing out of the front door, and hastening with outstretched arms toward the gentleman, who, wrapped in a Russian fur robe, alighted with his two servants.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Blucher, my dear friend, let me go, or you will choke me!" exclaimed Scharnhorst, laughing.
