used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
AlsatiannounUS /ælˈseɪʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Alsace
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
ArchdukenounUS /ˈɑːrtʃduːk/
a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
BaslenounUS /ˈbæsəl/
a city in northwestern Switzerland
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
fearless and daring
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Charles continually made evasions.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
CompactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
ConfederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading But Charles continually made evasions.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
evasionsnounUS /ɪˈveɪʒənz/
plural of “evasion” — a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
From this reading But Charles continually made evasions.
EverlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
Gessler
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From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But Charles continually made evasions.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
not any; not one
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
Sigismund
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From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
a quantity of money
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
express in words
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Swiss States had advanced to the Austrian Archduke Sigismund the sum required to redeem his Alsatian possessions, and notified Charles the Bold, who held them in pledge, that it was awaiting his acceptance in Basle.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since the days of Tell and Gessler there had been no alliance between Austria and the Swiss Confederation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About this time, however, a peace was concluded between the two countries, called the “Everlasting Compact,” which has never been broken from that day to this.
which person or people
From this reading Occasionally, it is true, the Swiss had shown a friendly spirit toward the Emperor, who was a member of that royal house, and they had never really ceased to regard themselves as belonging to the German Empire.
