1694
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From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
Arwed
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From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
Christine
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From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
set up or found
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
the head of a state government
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
how
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From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
inocciduo
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From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
the literary culture
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
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 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
Megret
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From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
metaphornounUS /ˈmetəfɔːr/
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
not any; not one
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
obvius
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From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
orientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
solnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
SolinounUS /ˈsoʊliː/
plural of “solo” — any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
a male human offspring
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
having a supporting base
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
tabletnounUS /ˈtæblət/
a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
Tornea
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From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading At the same time the pastor of the church, a venerable old man, was calling the attention of Christine to a medal which had been struck upon that occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
(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 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: _Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter_,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At ten o'clock in the evening, which, however, was no evening there, the whole party found themselves assembled in the church of Tornea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Charles XI,' answered Megret, approaching the group, 'left to his son a throne well supported at home and respected abroad; with a full treasury, and many flourishing provinces, besides the hereditary states.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The governor was standing near the altar in earnest contemplation of a suspended tablet which narrated in golden letters how Charles XI had observed the midnight sun from the tower of that church, in the year 1694.
