used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
(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 The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
Amstel
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From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
Amsteldamme
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From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
AmsterdamnounUS /ˈæmstərdæm/
an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
for the reason that
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
canalsnounUS /kəˈnælz/
plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
Eric's
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From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
How
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From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
Lacelle
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From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Lacelle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Lacelle.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Lacelle.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
THRILLINGadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Early in the morning they went to Amsterdam, or Amsteldamme, as the Germans call it, because it controls the tides of the Amstel River.
at the time that
From this reading "How many canals!" was Eric's first remark, when he obtained a good view of the city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The city of Amsteldamme is situated on a marsh, and all its houses and buildings are erected on piles, which are driven from forty to fifty feet into the earth.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Lacelle.
