afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
decadenounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
devastatedverbUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/
past form of “devastate” — cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
else
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From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading He was one of the unexpected things that happen in politics, and he happened with great thoroughness.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He was one of the unexpected things that happen in politics, and he happened with great thoroughness.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was one of the unexpected things that happen in politics, and he happened with great thoroughness.
HermannnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
IrascibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræsɪbəl/
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
MinistersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
MortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
nicknamedverbUS /ˈnɪkneɪmd/
past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
PlagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading He was one of the unexpected things that happen in politics, and he happened with great thoroughness.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
SicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was one of the unexpected things that happen in politics, and he happened with great thoroughness.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
thirtiethadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading He was one of the unexpected things that happen in politics, and he happened with great thoroughness.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Even his Ministers, progressive though they were by tradition, found it difficult to keep pace with his legislative suggestions.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He was one of the unexpected things that happen in politics, and he happened with great thoroughness.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In many ways he was the most progressive monarch who had sat on an important throne; before people knew where they were, they were somewhere else.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
WiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It was in the second decade of the twentieth century, after the Great Plague had devastated England, that Hermann the Irascible, nicknamed also the Wise, sat on the British throne.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was one of the unexpected things that happen in politics, and he happened with great thoroughness.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Mortal Sickness had swept away the entire Royal Family, unto the third and fourth generations, and thus it came to pass that Hermann the Fourteenth of Saxe-Drachsen-Wachtelstein, who had stood thirtieth in the order of succession, found himself one day ruler of the British dominions within and beyond the seas.
