used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
(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 A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
arm-pits
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From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
ashy-pale
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From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
lacking funds
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
contagiousadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
DietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
Erastus
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From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
Heidelberg
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From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
Kurfuerst
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From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
MagnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
come together
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
and nothing more
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
pustules
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From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
not used up
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
spunge
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From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
Transylvanian
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From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
Trutzkaiser
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From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
vinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
at the time that
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
in or at the place that
From this reading A contagious disease broke out in the hostelry where the servants had slept, laying all the inhabitants of the house on the sick bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sitting of the Imperial Diet being at an end the court of the Kurfuerst returned amidst the thunder of cannon fired from the Trutzkaiser to the Castle at Heidelberg, which during the meeting had been only opened for the accommodation of noble guests.
which person or people
From this reading The remaining groups of those returning home passed at the same time through the town; they were Polish, Transylvanian and Hungarian Magnates, who had ordered servants and horses to be sent from their homes to meet them in Heidelberg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Erastus was called in, examined the patients, who besides having a violent fever, had their faces, breasts and arm-pits covered with blue, violet and evil looking pustules.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The swarthy complexion of the physician turned ashy-pale when he noticed these symptoms, but without saying a word he ordered a spunge dipped in vinegar to be brought, which he fastened to his mouth.
