adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These three years had somewhat undeceived the proud and self-confident enemies of Frederick.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
BrandenburgnounUS /ˈbrændənbərɡ/
the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
emperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading These three years had somewhat undeceived the proud and self-confident enemies of Frederick.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
extinguishverbUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
put an end to; kill
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
popenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
Prince-Elector
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From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading These three years had somewhat undeceived the proud and self-confident enemies of Frederick.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
self-confidentadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədənt/
showing poise and confidence in your own worth
From this reading These three years had somewhat undeceived the proud and self-confident enemies of Frederick.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading These three years had somewhat undeceived the proud and self-confident enemies of Frederick.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These three years had somewhat undeceived the proud and self-confident enemies of Frederick.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading These three years had somewhat undeceived the proud and self-confident enemies of Frederick.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pope still called him the Marquis of Brandenburg, and the German emperor declared that, notwithstanding the adverse circumstances threatening him on every side, the King of Prussia was still a brave and undaunted adversary.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading From every battle, from every effort, from every defeat, King Frederick rose up with a clear brow and flashing eye, and unshaken courage.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His enemies, alter having for a long time declared that they would extinguish him and reduce him once more to the rank of the little Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, now began to fear him.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Three years, three long, terrible years had passed since the beginning of this fearful war; since King Frederick of Prussia had stood alone, without any ally but distant England, opposed by all Europe.
