Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading KING AT A PRICE.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

in the past

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading KING AT A PRICE.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

celebrate by some ceremony or observation

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

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From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

in a faithful manner

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

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From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

the act of giving

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

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

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

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

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

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From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading KING AT A PRICE.

the dignity or rank or position of a king

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

the act of managing something

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

a small handbook

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

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From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

absolutely essential

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

not any; not one

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading KING AT A PRICE.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

the process of generating offspring

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

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

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

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From this reading Hammerfeldt is evidently giving a brief summary of his principles, providing me with a _vade mecum_ of kingship, a manual on the management of men.

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

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

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

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

which person or people

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The old man's simple room, its plain furniture, the large window facing the garden, were faithfully given; the bed was his bed and no other bed; the nurses were portraits, the doctors were portraits, the Prince's features were exactly mapped; I myself was represented sitting in an armchair by his side, with a strong light on my face as I leaned forward to catch his faint words.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.

a late time of life

From this reading The death of Prince von Hammerfeldt furnished the subject of a picture exhibited at Forstadt with great success a few years ago.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The artist's performance was, in fact, a singularly competent reproduction of every external object, human or other, in the room; and with the necessary alteration of features and title the picture would have served to commemorate the death-bed of any aged statesman who had a young prince for his pupil.