1772
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From this reading 1772.
8
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From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
the state of being absent
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE MASKED BALL.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
fearless and daring
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
Christiansborg
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From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/
the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading Extraordinary precautions were taken to ensure his personal safety, and that of the King and Queen.
to come or go into
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
at any time
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Extraordinary precautions were taken to ensure his personal safety, and that of the King and Queen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
immediately past
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
MASKEDadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading THE MASKED BALL.
come together
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Extraordinary precautions were taken to ensure his personal safety, and that of the King and Queen.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Extraordinary precautions were taken to ensure his personal safety, and that of the King and Queen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Extraordinary precautions were taken to ensure his personal safety, and that of the King and Queen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
Struensee
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From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Extraordinary precautions were taken to ensure his personal safety, and that of the King and Queen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASKED BALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On January 8, 1772, the King and Queen returned to the Christiansborg after an absence from their capital of seven months.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Extraordinary precautions were taken to ensure his personal safety, and that of the King and Queen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It required some courage to enter a city on the verge of insurrection, but the court could not remain away from Copenhagen for ever, and Struensee at last came to the conclusion that it would be better to put on a bold front, and meet his enemies on their own ground.
