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From this reading THE old Burschenschafter[7]!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
(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 At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
amuletnounUS /ˈæmjələt/
a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
Burschenschafter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE old Burschenschafter[7]!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
confederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
dungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE old Burschenschafter[7]!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
by chance
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
poesynoun
literature in metrical form
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE old Burschenschafter[7]!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first, the thought pained me; but perhaps it is all for the best.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Empire which is now being established, is not quite the one of which we sang and dreamed, or for the love of which we were thrown into dungeons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
a Caucasian
From this reading But it is full of a new and vigorous life, and instead of the golden glitter of poesy, we have the simple white of prose.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, treasured in secret and worn like an amulet of magic power, for the sake of which we suffered, are the colors of the new confederation.
