used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
advocatedverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
the organ of sight
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
liberatorsnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtərz/
plural of “liberator” — someone who releases people from captivity or bondage
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
softly-flowing
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From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading Ada listened to the softly-flowing expressions of the voluble prince, and believed him to be a perfect patriot.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "With such an advocate we must succeed," returned the Greek, bowing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
at the time that
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a glowing cheek and sparkling eye she listened as he advocated, in ardent language, the cause of his native land, and her heart beat with enthusiasm.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Some of your noble countrymen, it is said, have already joined the patriot force; and, lady, when in the thick of the combat, fighting for Grecian liberty, I shall remember your words, and feel that your prayers are aiding us."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh! if I were a man, nothing should prevent me from hurrying to join the sacred ranks of your liberators!" she exclaimed.
