used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
Bruehl
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From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
burghers
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From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
DresdennounUS /ˈdrezdɪn/
a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
divisible by two
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
every person
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
FireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
illuminations
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From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
possessing material wealth
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
SaxonynounUS /ˈsæksəni/
an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
confined on all sides
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The banks in those times gave balls for the court; everyone who furnished opportunity for enjoyment and could do something unusual in the way of entertaining, was welcomed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Fireworks, illuminations, flowers, music, pictures were employed whenever there was opportunity for displaying them.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nowhere was greater magnificence displayed during festivities than in Dresden, nowhere more enjoyment than in the capital of Saxony, where the tradition of luxury had been left by Augustus the Strong.
which person or people
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the court the luxury spread amongst those who surrounded the Prince, and on those who came in contact with them, even extending to rich burghers.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year after the preceding events, the palace occupied by Bruehl was profusely illuminated.
