used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
having companions or an escort
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Shortly afterwards the departure of the Kaiser was announced.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Shortly afterwards the departure of the Kaiser was announced.
eagerly desirous
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
Bernerstauf
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From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
the act of departing
From this reading Shortly afterwards the departure of the Kaiser was announced.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next day or two the Court was occupied in settling down after the festivities.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading The next day or two the Court was occupied in settling down after the festivities.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
Franconian
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From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
Hermengarde's
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From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day or two the Court was occupied in settling down after the festivities.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
Maximilian
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From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day or two the Court was occupied in settling down after the festivities.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The next day or two the Court was occupied in settling down after the festivities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next day or two the Court was occupied in settling down after the festivities.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading The next day or two the Court was occupied in settling down after the festivities.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly afterwards the departure of the Kaiser was announced.
Sigismark
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From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
in the direction of
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next day or two the Court was occupied in settling down after the festivities.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He was accompanied by Maximilian to the railway, but a visible change had come over his demeanour towards the King, and they parted on far less cordial terms than they had met on the day before.
von
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From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At the close of the interview, which was kept secret from the whole Court, Von Sigismark took his way with a deeply anxious air to the Princess Hermengarde’s apartments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR THE following morning the Kaiser, after a long conversation with General von Bernerstauf, sent for the Franconian Chancellor, and was closeted with him for nearly an hour.
