Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

a person of German nationality

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

a single distinct event

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

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From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

treat with contempt

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

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From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

participate in games or sport

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading They were playing _Wilhelm Tell_.

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From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

most frequent or common

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

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From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

express in words

From this reading They were playing _Wilhelm Tell_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On the night of the second of October, the German Emperor sat in the Imperial box at the Berlin Schauspielhaus.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were playing _Wilhelm Tell_.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were playing _Wilhelm Tell_.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

during the time that

From this reading An aide-de-camp entered during the interval, while the house gave itself up to conversation, apples, nuts, pfefferkuchen.

which person or people

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

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From this reading They were playing _Wilhelm Tell_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading William II. looked-on at the mummer pourtraying the audacious genius who, by skill and courage, delivered a people from tyranny.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.

but in spite of that

From this reading He looked on the presented incident with a humorous sense of its coincidence with his present intention: for, in the imperial mind--that agile predominant mind at which inferior minds (led by the _Pall Mall Gazette_) were used to mock--was stored certain knowledge of another scene yet to be enacted in which he himself would play the part of the deliverer.