used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
highly skilled
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
in addition
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
ElectornounUS /ɪˈlektər/
a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
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 There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
a young female
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
HessenounUS /hes/
Swiss writer (born in Germany) whose novels and poems express his interests in eastern spiritual values (1877-1962)
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
LandgravenounUS /ˈlændɡreɪv/
a count who had jurisdiction over a large territory in medieval Germany
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
Leipsic
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From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
misgave
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From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
not any; not one
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
held or filled or in use
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
SaxonynounUS /ˈsæksəni/
an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Anne of Saxony could not hope for any better match, and so the Elector had always argued.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
at the time that
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
belonging to which person
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading When the Elector returned to the palace occupied by the Saxon Court during this stay in Leipsic, he was still engaged in considering the wisdom of this marriage of his ward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There remained also his strong personal reasons for getting the girl—whose sex alone prevented her from filling his place—out of the country with a husband whose interests did not lie in Germany.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading True, there was no possible objection to the marriage from any worldly point of view.
a late time of life
From this reading He had striven for it during three years, and he had accomplished it in spite of King Philip, in spite of the Landgrave of Hesse, but now, on the eve of success, his heart misgave him.
