used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
(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 "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
have
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
disobediencenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading "We shall miss him greatly," resumed the Emperor.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
divisible by two
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
a social unit living together
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
Frederic
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From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "We shall miss him greatly," resumed the Emperor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
Hohenstauffen
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From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "We shall miss him greatly," resumed the Emperor.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
Rechberg
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From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "We shall miss him greatly," resumed the Emperor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall miss him greatly," resumed the Emperor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
in the near future
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
Suabia
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From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me entirely natural," replied the Chancellor; "he is a Rechberg, and all of his family bear in this respect a striking resemblance to their relatives of Hohenstauffen."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we could put his disobedience out of the question, we should think him charming," said Frederic.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But the healthy, bracing air of Suabia will soon cure him of these stupid and absurd ideas of marriage."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you notice that he would not give way to his emotions, even although his heart was full to bursting?"
