17
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From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
1772
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From this reading 1772.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
assassinateverbUS /əˈsæsəneɪt/
murder; especially of socially prominent persons
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/
the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
at any time
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE QUEEN-DOWAGER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
QUEEN-DOWAGER
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From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE QUEEN-DOWAGER.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
Struensee
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From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE QUEEN-DOWAGER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First there came a rumour of a fresh outrage on the part of Struensee, and of an attempt to assassinate the King.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE QUEEN-DOWAGER.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The constant driving through the streets during the night had attracted little attention, for the noise was thought to arise from the guests returning from the ball at the palace; but when morning came, and the streets were seen to be full of soldiers, the people realised that something unusual had happened.
at the time that
From this reading When day dawned on January 17, the citizens of Copenhagen awoke to the fact that the hated rule of Struensee was gone for ever.
