used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G. SCHWAB.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
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 The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
not any; not one
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
profferverbUS /ˈprɑːfər/
present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
SCHWAB
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From this reading G. SCHWAB.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
Swabian
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From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
Tuebingen
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From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
UninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading Uninterrupted success crowned all their undertakings,--its army became daily more formidable.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The Swabian League displays her mighty power, Her warriors people many a castle wall, Her banners wave from many an ancient tower, And every city answers to her call.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Alone, will Tuebingen no homage proffer, But stand apart, and grim resistance offer.
Wuertemberg
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From this reading The forces of the Swabian League had advanced in large numbers into Wuertemberg.
