used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
for the reason that
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
a person who is in charge
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
DietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
disagreementsnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənts/
plural of “disagreement” — a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN
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From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
of great significance or value
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
a message received and understood
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
and nothing more
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
a human being
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
recurring again and again
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
having a supporting base
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
carry out
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Frankfort ranks as one of the most important towns in Germany, not merely on account of the number of its inhabitants, nor because of its commercial standing, but by reason of the political position which it occupies as being the seat of the Imperial Diet.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
look attentively
From this reading It is the duty of the Diet to watch over the affairs of Germany in general and to smooth down disagreements between the confederate States.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading FRANKFORT-ON-MAIN It is time to give some information concerning the town in which the chief events of our history will take place.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One continually hears phrases repeated until they become familiar without the person precisely understanding the exact meaning.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Let us in a few words explain what the functions of the Imperial Diet really are.
