used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading There was unusual animation but the order of changing guards was unchanged.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
CarriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading There was unusual animation but the order of changing guards was unchanged.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
fro
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From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
the act of departing
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading There was unusual animation but the order of changing guards was unchanged.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
only a very short time before
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was a quiet, subdued animation, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a quiet, subdued animation, however.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was unusual animation but the order of changing guards was unchanged.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
porte-chaises
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From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a quiet, subdued animation, however.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading It was a quiet, subdued animation, however.
Taschenburg
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From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was unusual animation but the order of changing guards was unchanged.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
hard to endure
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading There was unusual animation but the order of changing guards was unchanged.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading The next morning one could hardly see any signs of grief or mourning in the town, but a general feeling of uneasiness and curiosity had been aroused.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There was unusual animation but the order of changing guards was unchanged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Small groups of people might be seen near the castle and in Taschenburg trying to guess what was going on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Carriages with drawn curtains and closed _porte-chaises_ went to and fro through the streets.
