used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
archbishops
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From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
bandingnounUS /ˈbændɪŋ/
a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
baublesnounUS /ˈbɔːbəlz/
plural of “bauble” — a mock scepter carried by a court jester
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
Beatrix
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From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
permission to do something
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
CountsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
at any time
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
Falkenstein
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From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
a social unit living together
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
figure-heads
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From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
set up or found
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
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 His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
meistersingers
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From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
not any; not one
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
nonentitynounUS /nɑːˈnentəti/
the state of not existing
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
OUTLAWnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
Schonburg
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From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
thirty-oneadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His majesty left sword and sceptre to those who cared for such baubles, and employed himself in banding together the most notable company of meistersingers that Germany had ever listened to.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
under normal conditions
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
von
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From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
at the time that
From this reading THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW The position of Count Herbert when, at the age of thirty-one he took up his residence in the ancient castle of his line, was a most enviable one.
which person or people
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The Emperor, as was usually the case when these imperial figure-heads were elected by the three archbishops and their four colleagues, was a nonentity, who made no attempt to govern a turbulent land that so many were willing to govern for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His marriage with Beatrix, Countess von Falkenstein, had added the lustre of a ruling family to the prestige of his own, and the renown of his valour in the East had lost nothing in transit from the shores of the Mediterranean to the banks of the Rhine.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Counts of Schonburg had ever been the most conservative in counsel and the most radical in the fray, and thus Herbert on returning, found himself, without seeking the honor, regarded by common consent as leader of the nobility whose castles bordered the renowned river.
