Chapter 14 of Down the Rhine is here in full — 257 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of Down the Rhine is here in full — 257 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE STORM ON LAKE CONSTANCE. The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake. It was built for a warehouse in 1388. The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars. "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
Chapter 14 of Down the Rhine is here in full — 257 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading “The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake.”
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.”
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading “THE STORM ON LAKE CONSTANCE.”
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading “"This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.”
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading “The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.”
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading “"This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake.”
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading “It was built for a warehouse in 1388.”
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From this reading It was built for a warehouse in 1388.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was built for a warehouse in 1388.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was built for a warehouse in 1388.
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading THE STORM ON LAKE CONSTANCE.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was built for a warehouse in 1388.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was built for a warehouse in 1388.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was built for a warehouse in 1388.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE STORM ON LAKE CONSTANCE.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STORM ON LAKE CONSTANCE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Kaufhaus is situated near the border of the lake.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM ON LAKE CONSTANCE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM ON LAKE CONSTANCE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading It was built for a warehouse in 1388.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was built for a warehouse in 1388.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "This is the Kaufhaus, and this apartment is the one in which the Council of Constance held its sessions," said Mr. Mapps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The party were conducted immediately to a large room with wooden pillars.
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