Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

not being in a specified place

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

plural of “abuse” — cruel or inhumane treatment

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

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From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

set up or found

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

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From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

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From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

not perfect; defective or inadequate

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

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From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

not any; not one

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

and nothing more

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

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From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

by chance

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

subject to question

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

exercising power or authority

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

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From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The spectacle of this small society macerating in its own abuses was not perhaps instructive, but I have found it exceedingly diverting.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

a person who changes location

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

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From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

disregarded

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

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From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Accident, indeed, decided, and not I; but I have seen no reason to regret my visit.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading TRAVELLER’S MANUSCRIPT It may well be asked (_it was thus the English traveller began his nineteenth chapter_) why I should have chosen Grünewald out of so many other states equally petty, formal, dull, and corrupt.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with difficulty that I obtained an interview, for he is frequently absent from a court where his presence is unheeded, and where his only rôle is to be a cloak for the amours of his wife.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The reigning Prince, Otto Johann Friedrich, a young man of imperfect education, questionable valour, and no scintilla of capacity, has fallen into entire public contempt.