used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
BERLINnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
finesnounUS /faɪnz/
plural of “fine” — money extracted as a penalty
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
helmetedadjectiveUS /ˈhelmətɪd/
equipped with or wearing a helmet
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
highwaysnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
Kaiser'snounUS /ˈkaɪzərz/
possessive form of “kaiser” — the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
kilometersnounUS /kəˈlɑːmʌtərz/
plural of “kilometer” — a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
immediately past
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading These policemen looked like soldiers.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
MARIENBAD
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From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
a particular point in time
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
not any; not one
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
Potsdamer
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From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
remindersnounUS /riˈmaɪndərz/
plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
sirennounUS /ˈsaɪrən/
a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading These policemen looked like soldiers.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
move hurridly
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
speedometernounUS /spiˈdɑːmətər/
a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
Strasse
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From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
the rays of the sun
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These policemen looked like soldiers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
transgressornounUS /trænzˈɡresər/
someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading The exhilaration of the moment called for speed, a leaping burst of it, but a Berlin street is unfortunately no place for speeding.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BERLIN TO MARIENBAD Before us was the long stretch of the Potsdamer Strasse bathed in the sunshine of a July morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Slowly the speedometer began to devour the kilometers of the Kaiser's imperial city, and the low music of the siren seemed like a song of rejoicing that we were at last starting on our quest of motor experiences along the highways of Europe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Numerous helmeted policemen, vigilant guardians of German speed laws, were sufficient reminders that the way of the motor transgressor would be paved with heavy fines.
