used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
Amadis
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From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
commendingverbUS /kəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
greatly pleased
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
well in the past; former
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
Emily
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From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
freethinkingnoun
the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
Fritz
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From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
how
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From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
come into possession of
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
prosperouslyadverb
in the manner of prosperous people
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
put a saddle on
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
that is looked for
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Their plans being thus arranged, Fritz threw himself into his saddle, and, commending himself to the protection of Love, departed at the head of his squadron.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
unhurtadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrt/
not injured or harmed
From this reading It appeared that Love had heard his prayer, for, although he exposed himself to all dangers, the campaign terminated most prosperously, and he escaped unhurt.
precisely as stated
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Meanwhile Emily lived between hope and fear; she trembled for the life of her faithful Amadis--she sought diligently to obtain intelligence how it went with them in the field.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Every new rumour of a skirmish put her in terror and anxiety, which her mother took for the sign of a feeling heart, without its creating any suspicion.
a late time of life
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
but in spite of that
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The handsome Fritz was delighted with this invention, and although the time of the thirty years’ war was too early for freethinking, yet the young officer was enough of a philosopher to doubt the existence of spirits, or at least to trouble himself very little about the matter.
