used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Frederick was always fond of a joke at the expense of the Boetians.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Attired as he was, Bach was ushered into the presence of his majesty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
AttiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Attired as he was, Bach was ushered into the presence of his majesty.
BachnounUS /bɑːk/
German baroque organist and contrapuntist; composed mostly keyboard music; one of the greatest creators of western music (1685-1750)
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
Boetians
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From this reading Frederick was always fond of a joke at the expense of the Boetians.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Frederick was always fond of a joke at the expense of the Boetians.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Frederick was always fond of a joke at the expense of the Boetians.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
fugue-founder
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From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Attired as he was, Bach was ushered into the presence of his majesty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
jaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
Johann
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From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Frederick was always fond of a joke at the expense of the Boetians.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Attired as he was, Bach was ushered into the presence of his majesty.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
on one occasion
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
PotsdamnounUS /ˈpɑːtsdæm/
a city in northeastern Germany; site of the Potsdam Conference in the summer of 1945
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
Sebastian
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From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
StainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Once upon a time it is related that the great Johann Sebastian Bach visited Frederick the Great at Potsdam.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Gentlemen," cried that monarch to his courtiers, "Old Bach has arrived; let us see what this jay looks like."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Stained with travel the wonderful fugue-founder was ushered into the presence of Voltaire.
