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1736
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1765
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1819
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From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
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backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
brought into existence
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
CommentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
Dramatists
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showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
e-book
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extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
Godfrey
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GutenbergnounUS /ˈɡuːtənbərɡ/
German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468)
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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Parthianoun
an ancient kingdom in Asia to the southeast of the Caspian Sea; it dominated southwestern Asia from about 250 BC to AD 226
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
PlaysnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
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a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
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QuadrantnounUS /ˈkwɑːdrənt/
a quarter of the circumference of a circle
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
RepresentativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
a male human offspring
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
SpellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This e-book contains the text of _The Prince of Parthia_, extracted from Representative Plays by American Dramatists: Vol 1, 1765-1819.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Godfrey, Senior, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, the two probably having been drawn together by their common interest in science.
Vol
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
which person or people
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Thomas Godfrey, Jr., was born in Philadelphia, on December 4, 1736, the son of a man who himself won fame as an inventor of the Quadrant.
