used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
(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 He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
couldn't
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From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
Frederick-Augustus
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From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
a person of German nationality
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Nevertheless, I was thoroughly happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
it's
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From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
lapsesnounUS /ˈlæpsɪz/
plural of “lapse” — a mistake resulting from inattention
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
Lautenburg-Detmold
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From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, I was thoroughly happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
shouldn't
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From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Nevertheless, I was thoroughly happy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shouldn't be at all surprised if the State of Lautenburg-Detmold lapses to the imperial crown on the death of the Grand Duke Frederick-Augustus.
tractableadjectiveUS /ˈtræktəbəl/
easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading He knows a good deal already, but unfortunately it's all in the same class.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, I was thoroughly happy.
which person or people
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who have always had all they want will probably bridle at the suggestion that a life with every material comfort is enough for happiness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You couldn't have a more tractable pupil than this young German duke.
