used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
Banfys
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From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
Bethlens
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From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
Csakis
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From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
DIETnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
grandfathersnounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
plural of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
KARLSBURG
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From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
Keménys
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From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
Kornis
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From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
Lazars
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From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
mediæval
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From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
MikesnounUS /maɪks/
plural of “mike” — device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the Prince's place was still vacant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
patriciansnounUS /pəˈtrɪʃənz/
plural of “patrician” — a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Only the Prince's place was still vacant.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Only the Prince's place was still vacant.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
Sigmund
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From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
not in physical motion
From this reading Only the Prince's place was still vacant.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
Transylvanian
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From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Only the Prince's place was still vacant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only the Prince's place was still vacant.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading There sat in a row the Transylvanian patricians, the leaders of the Hungarian nobility, the most influential by intelligence, wealth, and bravery; the Bethlens, Kornis, Csakis, Lazars, Keménys, Mikes and Banfys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DIET OF KARLSBURG The states of the country were already assembled in Karlsburg, in the stately palace of John Sigmund.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading A new prince came to the helm and they took up the sword fallen from the hand of their fathers to wield it for or against him, as fate willed.
but in spite of that
From this reading The will of these mediæval clans represented the nation, their deeds shaped its history, their ancestors, grandfathers and fathers, had fallen on the battlefield in defence of their princes or, in case they had risen against them, on the scaffold; and yet their descendants did not fail to follow the example of their forefathers.
