the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Germans are completely overthrown.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
cededverbUS /ˈsiːdəd/
past form of “cede” — give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Germans are completely overthrown.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
Dr
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From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
Edric
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From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
any strong feeling
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
Entwerfen
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From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
set up or found
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The Germans are completely overthrown.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading The Germans are completely overthrown.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "I am rejoiced to hear it," cried Edric, returning his father's embrace with emotion, "and he, I hope, is safe?"
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
term of address for a man
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
a male human offspring
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has taken their king, and several of their princes prisoners; and the fine province of France is ceded to us entirely!"
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
at the time that
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Edric and Dr. Entwerfen reached Sir Ambrose, they found Father Morris at his side, explaining with his usual promptness and clearness the meaning of the different signs of the telegraph.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Edric," exclaimed Sir Ambrose, throwing himself into the arms of his son, "my dear, dear Edric! your brother has gained the battle!
