used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
Franz
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From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
Goethe's
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From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
Hain
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From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
Hardenberg
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From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
LEUCHSENRING
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From this reading LEUCHSENRING.
Leuchsenring's
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From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
long-separated
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From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
held dear
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
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 Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
royal'snounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
possessive form of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
that is looked for
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the head of the opposition party at court stood Franz Michael Leuchsenring, the prince royal's instructor, Goethe's friend, and a member of the former Hain association.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading He had been called to Berlin by Frederick the Great to assume the position of French tutor to the future King of Prussia, and impart to him a thorough knowledge of French literature.
von
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From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
a late time of life
From this reading Baron von Hardenberg sought out the tutor, whom he had known and loved for many years, on the morning after the reading of the will.
but in spite of that
From this reading The meeting of these long-separated friends was hearty and cordial, and yet the keen glance of the ambassador did not fail to detect the cloud which rested on Leuchsenring's countenance.
