adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
accessibilitynounUS /ˌæksesəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being at hand when needed
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
amputationsnounUS /ˌæmpjuːˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “amputation” — a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The blocks of stone were brought down, and wooden sheds were erected for the workmen in the meadow.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The blocks of stone were brought down, and wooden sheds were erected for the workmen in the meadow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
CLOUDSnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
Ebbo
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From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The blocks of stone were brought down, and wooden sheds were erected for the workmen in the meadow.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
FRIEDMUND
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From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
Friedrich
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From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
impregnabilitynoun
having the strength to withstand attack
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
Kaisar
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From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The blocks of stone were brought down, and wooden sheds were erected for the workmen in the meadow.
melonsnounUS /ˈmelənz/
plural of “melon” — any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
quarried
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From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading However, as Ebbo said, it was to be a friendly harbour, instead of a robber crag, and in case of need the communication could easily be destroyed.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading The blocks of stone were brought down, and wooden sheds were erected for the workmen in the meadow.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The castle profited by the road in accessibility, but its impregnability was so far lessened.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading In August, however, came tidings that, after two amputations of his diseased limb, the Kaisar Friedrich III. had died—it was said from over free use of melons in the fever consequent on the operation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
water-side
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From this reading FRIEDMUND IN THE CLOUDS THE stone was quarried high on the mountain, and a direct road was made for bringing it down to the water-side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The blocks of stone were brought down, and wooden sheds were erected for the workmen in the meadow.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The blocks of stone were brought down, and wooden sheds were erected for the workmen in the meadow.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The blocks of stone were brought down, and wooden sheds were erected for the workmen in the meadow.
