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From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
492
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From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
(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 It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
bandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
terminate
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
a period of 100 years
From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
GangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
and nothing more
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
sketchyadjectiveUS /ˈsketʃi/
giving only major points; lacking completeness
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
viewpointnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading At least it seemed very peculiar from my 20th Century viewpoint.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Forest Gangs She gave me a brief outline of the very peculiar social and economic system under which her people lived.
Wilma
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From this reading Wilma, for that was her name, did not profess to be a historian, and so could give me only a sketchy outline of the wars that had been fought, and the manner in which such radical changes had come about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It seemed that another war had followed the First World War, in which nearly all the European nations had banded together to break the financial and industrial power of America.
a late time of life
From this reading I learned with amazement that exactly 492 years had passed over my head as I lay unconscious in the mine.
