used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
ABT
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From this reading ABT VOGLER.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
Eberhard
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From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
Erlachhof
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From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
held dear
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
Ludwig
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From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
LUDWIGSBURG
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From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
many times at short intervals
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
rebuiltverbUS /riˈbɪlt/
inflected form of “rebuild” — build again
From this reading The Erlachhof had been greatly rebuilt, his Highness having commanded many alterations and improvements in the old castle.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
the season of growth
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
successive (without a break)
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
StuttgartnounUS /ˈstʌtɡərt/
a city in southwestern Germany famous for innovative architecture
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUDWIGSBURG 'And pile him a palace straight, to pleasure the Princess he loved.'
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
VOGLER
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From this reading ABT VOGLER.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In these woods he wandered in early spring, here on summer nights he had slept beneath the trees, dreaming the dreams of his poet nature.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading FIVE leagues north of Stuttgart, in the heart of the forest, stood the small hunting castle, the Erlachhof, whither Eberhard Ludwig often fled from the world and for many peaceful days lived the life of hunter.
