used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
anew
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EMPEROR FRANCIS AND METTERNICH.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The Emperor Francis was pacing his cabinet in evident uneasiness and excitement.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading THE EMPEROR FRANCIS AND METTERNICH.
emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
an opposing military force
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Emperor Francis was pacing his cabinet in evident uneasiness and excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The Emperor Francis was pacing his cabinet in evident uneasiness and excitement.
FRANCIS
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From this reading THE EMPEROR FRANCIS AND METTERNICH.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Emperor Francis was pacing his cabinet in evident uneasiness and excitement.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
ill-feeling
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From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Emperor Francis was pacing his cabinet in evident uneasiness and excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
METTERNICHnounUS /ˈmetərnɪtʃ/
Austrian statesman (1773-1859)
From this reading THE EMPEROR FRANCIS AND METTERNICH.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
not any; not one
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading The Emperor Francis was pacing his cabinet in evident uneasiness and excitement.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
in the near future
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
Stadion's
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From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
having a supporting base
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
move an implement through
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMPEROR FRANCIS AND METTERNICH.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading The Emperor Francis was pacing his cabinet in evident uneasiness and excitement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Emperor Francis was pacing his cabinet in evident uneasiness and excitement.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
which person or people
From this reading "No one will believe that I, who was hitherto the most implacable enemy of Bonaparte, should have suddenly done him so much honor."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will stir up a great deal of ill-feeling throughout Germany," said the Emperor Francis, hastily.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading Count Clement Metternich, since Stadion's withdrawal from the cabinet, prime minister and confidential adviser, was standing at the emperor's desk, and whenever Francis, in walking up and down, turned his back to him, a scornful smile overspread his handsome countenance; this manifestation of contempt disappeared, however, as soon as his master turned again toward him.
