23rd
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From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
ArcoadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrkoʊ/
(of instruments in the violin family) to be played with the bow
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
Barbara
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From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
Christoph
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From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
Desiderius's
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From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
HildebrandnounUS /ˈhɪldɪbrænd/
the Italian pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Roman Catholic Church and the supremacy of the church over the state (1020-1085)
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
lindens
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From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
Madrucci
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From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
Maurice
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From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
SaxonynounUS /ˈsæksəni/
an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
St
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From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
twenty-fifthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the twenty-fifth the city had decided to give a May festival under the lindens in honour of the duke.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On St. Desiderius's Day--[May 23rd]--the Emperor again missed the star, and, as it was in the Golden Cross and the heat was great, Barbara replied that her dress was too thin for the heavy ornament.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading In the evening the welcome guest was to be entertained by music and, if agreeable to Barbara, by singing also.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the inquiry had made her fear of additional questions so great that she rejoiced over the news that her lover would not visit her the next day.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading On the day before yesterday Christoph Madrucci, the Cardinal of Trent, his warlike brother Hildebrand, and the Count of Arco had arrived, bringing news from the Council; but on the morrow Duke Maurice of Saxony was expected, and the most important negotiations were to be carried on not only with him, but also with the former, each individual being dealt with singly and at different hours.
