used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
(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 The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
Brunneck
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From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
permission to do something
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
Councillornoun
a member of a council
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
Dornau
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From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
Edmund
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From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
one or the other of two
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
Ettersberg
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From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
fiatnounUS /ˈfaɪæt/
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
Fraeulein
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From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
Hedwig
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From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
of great significance or value
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
irrevocableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/
incapable of being retracted or revoked
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
on one occasion
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
reproaches
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From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
Ruestow
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From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
a male human offspring
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading First came a simultaneous outburst of indignation at Brunneck and at Ettersberg; then followed reproaches, prayers, threats; finally an irrevocable fiat was issued on either side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
unambiguousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjəwəs/
having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the course of a few days the plan of campaign devised by Edmund and Hedwig was carried into execution.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
at the time that
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Countess solemnly announced to her son, the heir, that she once for all refused her consent to such a marriage; and Fraeulein Hedwig Ruestow, on making her avowal, encountered a small hurricane, before which she was fain for a while to bow her head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The Councillor grew fairly distracted with wrath when he heard that an Ettersberg, a member of the family he hated, and his adversary in the Dornau suit, was to be presented to him as a son-in-law.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young people made their important disclosure, declaring their sentiments in most unambiguous terms, and the effects produced were precisely those expected.
