used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frosch and Horch were promised a reward for good tricks.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They asked Faustina to sing the King's favourite songs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They induced the King to shoot every day at a target.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
for the reason that
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They induced the King to shoot every day at a target.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They induced the King to shoot every day at a target.
every person
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
Faustina
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From this reading They asked Faustina to sing the King's favourite songs.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading They asked Faustina to sing the King's favourite songs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frosch and Horch were promised a reward for good tricks.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
Frosch
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From this reading Frosch and Horch were promised a reward for good tricks.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Frosch and Horch were promised a reward for good tricks.
Guarini's
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From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
Horch
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From this reading Frosch and Horch were promised a reward for good tricks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading They induced the King to shoot every day at a target.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They asked Faustina to sing the King's favourite songs.
immediately past
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
engage in
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Frosch and Horch were promised a reward for good tricks.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Frosch and Horch were promised a reward for good tricks.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading They induced the King to shoot every day at a target.
deliver by singing
From this reading They asked Faustina to sing the King's favourite songs.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading They asked Faustina to sing the King's favourite songs.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading They induced the King to shoot every day at a target.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They asked Faustina to sing the King's favourite songs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Frosch and Horch were promised a reward for good tricks.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
precisely as stated
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
belonging to which person
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading He yawned very often during the afternoon, and Guarini's jokes could not make him laugh.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
a late time of life
From this reading The last days of the carnival were more merry than in former years, because everyone tried to make the King cheerful, on whose forehead could often be seen something like sadness and yearning.
