used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
in addition
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
Christopher'snounUS /ˈkrɪstəfərz/
possessive form of “christopher” — Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
conspiraciesnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsiz/
plural of “conspiracy” — a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
Eberhard
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From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
EFFIGYnounUS /ˈefɪdʒi/
a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
espionagenounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
Graevenitz
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From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
death of a person
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
Highness's
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From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
implicatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmplɪkeɪtɪd/
culpably involved
From this reading It seemed that many influential persons were implicated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading It seemed that many influential persons were implicated.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
Landhofmeisterin
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From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
Ludwig
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From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
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 It seemed that many influential persons were implicated.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
absolutely essential
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It seemed that many influential persons were implicated.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that many influential persons were implicated.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Secret Service had been instituted by Eberhard Ludwig after the murderous attack upon the Graevenitz in Duke Christopher's grotto.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed that many influential persons were implicated.
Wirtemberg
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From this reading THE BURNING IN EFFIGY ON the morning following the masquerade, his Highness's Chief Officer of the Secret Service of Wirtemberg craved audience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the unquiet state of the country, rife with discontent and its attendant conspiracies, such a service was absolutely necessary; but, of course, this system of espionage was most unpopular, and as the Landhofmeisterin was credited with the institution of the Secret Service, the people's fear and hatred of her increased.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Chief Officer had grave matters to communicate to his Highness: a plot to murder her Excellency the Landhofmeisterin had been discovered, and from intercepted papers it would appear that the conspirators also aimed at the Duke himself.
