Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

past form of “abrogate” — revoke formally

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

(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 Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

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From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

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

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

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

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

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

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

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From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

the act of burning something

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Urach, Goeppingen, and Tuebingen were still in the hands of the League, having powerful garrisons in each.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

at any time

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

the country where you were born

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

in a forcible manner

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

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From this reading Urach, Goeppingen, and Tuebingen were still in the hands of the League, having powerful garrisons in each.

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

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

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

From this reading Urach, Goeppingen, and Tuebingen were still in the hands of the League, having powerful garrisons in each.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Urach, Goeppingen, and Tuebingen were still in the hands of the League, having powerful garrisons in each.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Urach, Goeppingen, and Tuebingen were still in the hands of the League, having powerful garrisons in each.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

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

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

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

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

United States painter who was a leading exponent of pop art (1923-1997)

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

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 Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

not any; not one

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

plural of “oppression” — the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

a course of conduct

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

a predisposition in favor of something

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

not responding to treatment

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

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From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

not in physical motion

From this reading Urach, Goeppingen, and Tuebingen were still in the hands of the League, having powerful garrisons in each.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

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

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

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

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

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From this reading Urach, Goeppingen, and Tuebingen were still in the hands of the League, having powerful garrisons in each.

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From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

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From this reading Urach, Goeppingen, and Tuebingen were still in the hands of the League, having powerful garrisons in each.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _An old popular Song._ The apprehensions of the knight of Lichtenstein were not so totally void of foundation as Ambrosius Bolland had represented them to be.

at the time that

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Many were, at first, induced to join his standard, and declare for Wuertemberg, when they heard that victory followed Ulerich's path; but the new oath of allegiance, by which all ancient laws were to be abrogated, and the report that the refractory were to be compelled by force to subscribe to these forms, had the effect, at least, of not adding to the Duke's popularity,--a defect, in such doubtful undertakings as the present, often felt too late to be remedied.

which person or people

From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No furnace ever blazed so bright, Nor glow'd the burning brand With half so powerful a light, As love of fatherland.

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From this reading A large portion of the country had, indeed, joined the Duke, arising partly from, the predilection of the people in favour of the hereditary house of Wuertemberg, but in a great measure from the oppressions of the League, who had forcibly compelled them to submit to their rule.