actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
in actual fact
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY TWO OF THEMSELVES.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — 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 design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY TWO OF THEMSELVES.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
an amount of time
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
ReformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
unusual or striking
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
express in speech
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading We seem to be personal actors in the stirring scenes of that eventful period.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading BY TWO OF THEMSELVES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BY TWO OF THEMSELVES.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading The design of the author is to so reproduce the times of the Reformation as to place them more vividly and impressively before the mind of the reader than has been done by ordinary historical narratives.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She does this with such remarkable success, that it is difficult to realize we are not actually hearing Luther and those around him speak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To those unfamiliar with the history of Luther and his times, the title of this unique work may not sufficiently indicate its character.
