15th
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From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY OF THE EMPEROR'S LIEUTENANT.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
Andreas
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From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
commander-in-chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY OF THE EMPEROR'S LIEUTENANT.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
dwelling-place
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From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
EMPEROR'SnounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading A DAY OF THE EMPEROR'S LIEUTENANT.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
Francis
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From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
Hofer
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From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
horse-dealer
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From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
Innspruck
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From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
leveesnounUS /ˈleviz/
plural of “levee” — a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
LIEUTENANTnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A DAY OF THE EMPEROR'S LIEUTENANT.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAY OF THE EMPEROR'S LIEUTENANT.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
plainest
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From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
Sandwirth
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From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAY OF THE EMPEROR'S LIEUTENANT.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of occupying the large state apartments of the imperial palace, as his friends had often asked him to do, Andreas had selected the plainest and humblest rooms for his quarters, and his style of living was as simple and modest as his dwelling-place.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
Tyrolnoun
a picturesque mountainous province of western Austria and northern Italy
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
VainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Vainly his suite tried to persuade him to hold levees and receive guests at his festive table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The imperial palace at Innspruck was still the residence of Sandwirth Andreas Hofer, commander-in-chief of the Tyrol, and lieutenant of the Emperor Francis.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had lived there since the 15th of August; but as simply, quietly, and modestly as he had lived when he was a horse-dealer and innkeeper, so he lived now when he was ruler of the Tyrol, and the emperor's lieutenant.
