1772
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From this reading 1772.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
in addition
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
BrandtnounUS /brænt/
German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992)
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
Keith
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From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
for more time
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
Matilda
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From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
not any; not one
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
held or filled or in use
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RELEASE OF THE QUEEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
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 THE RELEASE OF THE QUEEN.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
RELEASEverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading THE RELEASE OF THE QUEEN.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
Struensee
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From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
carry out
From this reading She was also allowed to go out and take the air on the ramparts and the leads of the castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RELEASE OF THE QUEEN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
the act of using
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the result of his insistence, the Queen was no longer confined in one small room, but was permitted to use the large dining-hall outside it and the other apartments adjoining.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading During the weeks occupied by the trials of Struensee and Brandt, Keith had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of Queen Matilda, and wrung from her enemies one concession after another.
