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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
1759
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
appointment
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
Austrian
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
begun
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
birth
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
bornnounUS /born/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
Christoph
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
displeasure
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
down
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
drama
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
dramatic
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
ducal
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
Duchy
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
Duke
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
education
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
established
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
father
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
finally
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
Finding
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
fled
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
Friedrich
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
Friedrich's
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
Germany
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
given
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
held
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
holding
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
holy
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
idea
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
interference
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
intolerable
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
Johann
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
law
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
literary
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
Marbach
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
master
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
medicine
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
military
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
November
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
orders
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
personal
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
placed
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
poet's
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
position
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
regimental
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
retreats
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
revolutionary
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
RobbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
Schiller
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
served
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
soldier
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
study
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
Succession
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
surgeon
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
tastes
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
then
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
tried
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
up
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
various
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
view
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From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
von
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
War
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From this reading His father had served both as surgeon and soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, and at the time of the poet's birth held an appointment under the Duke of Wurtemberg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Friedrich's education was begun with a view to holy orders, but this idea was given up when he was placed in a military academy established by the Duke.
work
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From this reading Finding the interference with his personal liberty intolerable, he finally fled from the Duchy, and in various retreats went on with his dramatic work.
wrote
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From this reading He tried the study of law and then of medicine, but his tastes were literary; and, while holding a position as regimental surgeon, he wrote his revolutionary drama, "The Robbers," which brought down on him the displeasure of his ducal master.
Wurtemberg
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From this reading by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was born at Marbach, Wurtemberg, Germany, November 10, 1759.
