1718
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From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are too young for this war.'
Arwed
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From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
Gyllenstierna
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From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
moveableadjective
capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
NilsnounUS /nɪlz/
plural of “nil” — a quantity of no importance
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
a male human offspring
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
StockholmnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊlm/
the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You are too young for this war.'
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You are too young for this war.'
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The father suddenly turned his moveable chair so as to face the youth.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading You are too young for this war.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
belonging to which person
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In October of the year 1718, the royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna, was sitting before his desk in his cabinet at Stockholm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are too young for this war.'
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You are too young for this war.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'One word is as good as a thousand!' cried he, angrily; 'dismiss for the present your heroic aspirations.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Behind him stood Arwed, his son, a tall Swedish youth with blue eyes and golden hair, whose rosy countenance wore a decided expression of courage and resolution.
