used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
Algernon
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From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
(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 No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
dismounted
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From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
ElectornounUS /ɪˈlektər/
a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
Heidelberg
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From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
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 No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
a particular point in time
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
in the near future
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Through the greater part of the crowd--for the hall was already nearly full--seemed to reign a sort of joyful enthusiasm.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was no hesitation now as to their admission; and, following some gentlemen, who had dismounted in haste before them, they were soon in the hall, where the Elector was receiving his court.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
which person or people
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once more the courts of the castle of Heidelberg were crowded with horses and servants; once more guest after guest was arriving, not now for the purposes of revelry and mirth, but for the more serious object of hearing the decision of the Prince upon a question destined to affect the course of his whole life.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No ladies were present, but a door was open on his left, through which the sweet tones of woman's voice were heard; and Algernon Grey remarked, that several of those present, though not all, after having spoken for a moment with the Prince, passed on, and entered the chamber to which that door led.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Amongst the rest who rode in, followed by their servants, were the two young Englishmen, with whom this history has been so busy.
