Chapter XXIII

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From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

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

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

(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 The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

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

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

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

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

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

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

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From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

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 The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

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

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

confined by bonds

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

possessive form of “chancellor” — the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

dearly loved

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

united under a central government

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

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

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

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

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

a particular point in time

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

nonparticipation in a dispute or war

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

not any; not one

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

keep busy with

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

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From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

express in words

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

carry out

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

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

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On July 14th, that is to say on the third day, the Federated Assembly, the Military Commission, and the Chancellor's Office, had received orders to go to Augsburg, a proof that Frankfort was not sure of being able to preserve her neutrality.

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

From this reading The conviction, held by every one in Frankfort, that this was the moment of supreme crisis, had raised the sympathy of the inhabitants for the defenders of the cause dear to all, that is to say the cause of Austria, to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

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From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

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

From this reading THE FREE MEAL The burgomaster was uneasy, and did not try to hide it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.

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

From this reading Orders had been given of which no one knew, but which could not be kept from him, as burgomaster.

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

From this reading The Prussians had marched on Frankfort by way of Vogeberg: a combat was bound to take place on the frontiers of Bavaria, and, if the Allies' army was beaten, the Prussians would occupy Frankfort on the following day.