used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Her empire was greater than that of Alexander, of Augustus, of Charlemagne.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
AndesnounUS /ˈændiz/
a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Her empire was greater than that of Alexander, of Augustus, of Charlemagne.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
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 From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
the two together, not just one
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
CharlemagnenounUS /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
From this reading Her empire was greater than that of Alexander, of Augustus, of Charlemagne.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
DalmatiannounUS /dælˈmeɪʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
the first light of day
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
FREYBERG
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From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Her empire was greater than that of Alexander, of Augustus, of Charlemagne.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her empire was greater than that of Alexander, of Augustus, of Charlemagne.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
KARL
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From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
immediately past
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
an amount of time
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
reappearing
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From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her empire was greater than that of Alexander, of Augustus, of Charlemagne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her empire was greater than that of Alexander, of Augustus, of Charlemagne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading But this empire has been torn by the devouring hands of Time.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
VON
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From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
look attentively
From this reading From the summit of the Dalmatian mountains Austria beheld the rising of the sun, from the chain of the Andes she could watch his setting.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading COUNT KARL VON FREYBERG In the days of Charles V the Austrian Empire dominated for a period both Europe and America, both the East and the West Indies.
at the time that
From this reading When the last ray of sunset sank in the west, the first light of dawn was reappearing in the east.
