used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
Deum
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From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
a person of German nationality
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
of great significance or value
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
JOHANNES
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From this reading JOHANNES VON MUeLLER.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
MUeLLER
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From this reading JOHANNES VON MUeLLER.
municipalitynounUS /ˌmjuːnɪsəˈpæləti/
an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
be obedient to
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
TenounUS /tiː/
a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
Tilsit
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From this reading The French authorities had informed the municipality of Berlin that peace had been concluded at Tilsit, between the Emperor of the French and the King of Prussia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They ordered that the inhabitants of Berlin, in view of this important event, should manifest their gratification in a public manner.
VON
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From this reading JOHANNES VON MUeLLER.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading German singers were to perform a _Te Deum_ at the cathedral in honor of this treaty, and at night the people were to show, by a general illumination, that they rejoiced at the restoration of peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rulers of the city had issued orders to this effect, and the citizens were obliged to obey, although deeply affected by the humiliating terms of the treaty, which the _Berlin Telegraph_ had communicated in a jubilant editorial.
