used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
having companions or an escort
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
terminate
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading September's days of terror were doubly terrible to me.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading September's days of terror were doubly terrible to me.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
Ludwig
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From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
malcontentsnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtents/
plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading September's days of terror were doubly terrible to me.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
by chance
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading At the imminent peril of my life, I climbed from barricade to barricade, hoping to be able to induce the Turners to retreat, and perhaps to find my son.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
Safe-conductnoun
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
September'snounUS /sepˈtembərz/
possessive form of “september” — the month following August and preceding October
From this reading September's days of terror were doubly terrible to me.
a male human offspring
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading September's days of terror were doubly terrible to me.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading September's days of terror were doubly terrible to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had been elected a member of the Frankfort Parliament.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading September's days of terror were doubly terrible to me.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
the upper part of anything
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
Turners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
Waldfried
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From this reading One of the leaders, who accompanied me as a herald, called out at the top of his voice, "Safe-conduct for the father of Ludwig Waldfried!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading September's days of terror were doubly terrible to me.
which person or people
From this reading I had been told that my son Ludwig was leading a body of Turners who had joined the malcontents, and that they had determined to reverse the decision of the majority of the popular delegates, and to break up the Parliament.
