used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy gave it, looking up trustingly and joyfully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy gave it, looking up trustingly and joyfully.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
BUYERnounUS /ˈbaɪər/
a person who buys
From this reading THE BUYER EXAMINES WHAT IS OFFERED.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
Eric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Give me your hand, Roland," said Eric.
EXAMINESverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənz/
third-person singular of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE BUYER EXAMINES WHAT IS OFFERED.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The boy gave it, looking up trustingly and joyfully.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give me your hand, Roland," said Eric.
the act of giving
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Give me your hand, Roland," said Eric.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BUYER EXAMINES WHAT IS OFFERED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy gave it, looking up trustingly and joyfully.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading The boy gave it, looking up trustingly and joyfully.
go away from a place
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The boy gave it, looking up trustingly and joyfully.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give me your hand, Roland," said Eric.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE BUYER EXAMINES WHAT IS OFFERED.
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 Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Give me your hand, Roland," said Eric.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Give me your hand, Roland," said Eric.
a male human offspring
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
express in speech
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUYER EXAMINES WHAT IS OFFERED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
trustinglyadverb
with trust; in a trusting manner
From this reading The boy gave it, looking up trustingly and joyfully.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boy gave it, looking up trustingly and joyfully.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BUYER EXAMINES WHAT IS OFFERED.
which person or people
From this reading Father and son looked in amazement at the man who was giving his orders in such a free and easy manner.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "My young friend," Eric added, "I thank you for that testimony of respect waving yonder; but now leave us, for your father wishes to speak with me."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Give me your hand, Roland," said Eric.
