1863
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From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
72
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From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
73
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From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
74
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From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
(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 I cannot explain here to you all the rights and wrongs of this dispute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
BismarcknounUS /ˈbɪzmɑːrk/
German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
lacking funds
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot explain here to you all the rights and wrongs of this dispute.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
CLEARINGnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading CLEARING THE PATH.
DenmarknounUS /ˈdenmɑːrk/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
duchies
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From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I cannot explain here to you all the rights and wrongs of this dispute.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I cannot explain here to you all the rights and wrongs of this dispute.
HolsteinnounUS /ˈhoʊlstiːn/
a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot explain here to you all the rights and wrongs of this dispute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
Moltke
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From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
a course of conduct
From this reading CLEARING THE PATH.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading I cannot explain here to you all the rights and wrongs of this dispute.
Schleswig
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From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLEARING THE PATH.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
von
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From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
at the time that
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
belonging to which person
From this reading The new Prussian army was trained by a great soldier named von Moltke,[72] whose nephew was chief of the German staff[73] when the war in which we are now engaged broke out.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When this new army was strong enough, Bismarck meant to go to war with Austria; but until that time arrived he intended to keep the peace with her.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading I cannot explain here to you all the rights and wrongs of this dispute.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the year 1863 the King of Denmark died, and when the new king came to the throne a dispute arose about the two duchies of Schleswig and Holstein,[74] which you will see on the map to the south of Denmark.
