used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
administratingverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “administrate” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
in addition
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
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 Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
Bruehl
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From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
Bruehl's
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From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
Leszezynski
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From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
and nothing more
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
PolandnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
unusual or striking
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
SaxonynounUS /ˈsæksəni/
an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
SilesianounUS /sɪˈliːzə/
a region of central Europe rich in deposits of coal and iron ore; annexed by Prussia in 1742 but now largely in Poland
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
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 present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
Sulkowski
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From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
synopsisnounUS /sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
carry out
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
up to a particular time
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Sulkowski, having purchased a large estate from the King Leszezynski, and also being occupied in administrating his other estate in Silesia, being moreover created prince by the Emperor of Austria, enjoyed his life and did not trouble to recall himself to Augustus III, now so completely dominated by Bruehl.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Bruehl is a historical figure as well as a remarkable type of his epoch; in Bruehl's life, that of Augustus III appears as in a mirror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
which person or people
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The present story is only a preface to Bruehl's life who until the death of Augustus ruled over Saxony and Poland; he became a Polish nobleman and, as he himself said, played a most interesting role as a favourite, whom good luck never deserted till the day of his death.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be unsatisfactory to give a mere synopsis of this curious drama.
a late time of life
From this reading Bruehl conquered, but for many years he was afraid of the revenge Sulkowski might take, which, however, the latter never attempted.
