Chapter I

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From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

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From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

a university in England

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

exercising influence or control

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

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From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

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From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

a person of German nationality

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

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From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

the quality of being humane

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

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From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

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From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

the force of workers available

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

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From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

and nothing more

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

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From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

the Swiss Confederation escaped Hapsburg domination by their victory in 1386

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

not in physical motion

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

express in words

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

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From this reading _Translated from the German of Gustav Höcker_ BY GEORGE P. UPTON _Translator of “Memories,” etc._ A. C. McClurg & Co. Published August 22, 1908 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

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From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The author tells us the legends which cluster around Pilatus, and good father Vincentius’s thrilling story of the battle of Morgarten.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

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From this reading The learned iconoclasts, having the advantage of the obscurity of fourteenth-century history, may continue to declare that he is only a legendary hero, as they have asserted of William Tell, but Winkelried, like Tell, still lives in the hearts of the Swiss people as the actual embodiment of patriotic devotion, love of freedom, and love of humanity, and thus he will remain in the hearts of men for all time.

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From this reading The story of Arnold of Winkelried, the famous hero of Switzerland, and of his heroic death in the battle of Sempach, will never lose its interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The narrative in this little volume might be called a collection of short sketches illustrating the great events of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with Winkelried as their dominant figure and connecting link.