adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
ANCEL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORY OF MARY ANCEL.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
how
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From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
magnanimouslyadverb
in a magnanimous manner
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
MARYnounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE STORY OF MARY ANCEL.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
post-chaise
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From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
Schneider
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF MARY ANCEL.
Strasburg
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From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In like manner Napoleon III. returned from exile, and made his appearance on the frontier.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Who knows, however, how soon it may be on the wing again, and what a flight it will take?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His eagle appeared at Strasburg, and from Strasburg advanced to the capital; but it arrived at Paris with a keeper, and in a post-chaise; whence, by the orders of the sovereign, it was removed to the American shores, and there magnanimously let loose.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Go, my nephew,” said old Father Jacob to me, “and complete thy studies at Strasburg: Heaven surely hath ordained thee for the ministry in these times of trouble, and my excellent friend Schneider will work out the divine intention.”
