Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

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

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

a boy or man

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past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

without stop or interruption

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

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From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

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From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

promote over another

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

a person of German nationality

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

in a softened tone

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

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From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the position of magistrate

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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 I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

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From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

not one, and not any

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

free from harm or evil

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

without speaking

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

a region of central Europe rich in deposits of coal and iron ore; annexed by Prussia in 1742 but now largely in Poland

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

inflected form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

not in physical motion

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

express in words

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

a person who tempts others

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

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

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

having won

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

belonging to which person

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Even Berlin which, up to that time, had suffered but little from the unhappy calamities of war, assumed now an earnest, mournful aspect, and it seemed as if the bright humor and sarcastic wit which had always characterized the inhabitants of this good city had now entirely deserted them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

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

From this reading Everywhere joy seemed extinguished; the light jest was hushed; each one looked silently into the future, and none could tell in whose favor this great contest would finally be decided, whether Austria or Prussia would be victorious.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The year 1760, the fifth of the war, was particularly sad for Prussia; it was marked in the history of Germany with tears and blood.

a late time of life

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.

but in spite of that

From this reading I.--Frederick the Great at Meissen IX.--Old Love--New Sorrow X.--The Magistracy of Berlin XI.--The Jews of the Mint XII.--The Leipsic Merchant XIII.--Ephraim the Tempter XIV.--Elise XV.--The Rescue XVI.--Retribution XVII.--Tardy Gratitude XVIII.--The Auction The sufferings of the long war still continued; still stood Frederick the Great with his army in the field; the tremendous struggle between Prussia and Austria was yet undecided, and Silesia was still the apple of discord for which Maria Theresa and Frederick II. had been striving for years, and for which, in so many battles, the blood of German brothers had been spilt.