(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 To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
completely unclothed
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
Brunneck
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From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nevertheless, spring came but tardily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, spring came but tardily.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
Ettersberg
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From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
destroyed or killed
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
march in a procession
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, spring came but tardily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
snowstormsnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrmz/
plural of “snowstorm” — a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
the season of growth
From this reading Nevertheless, spring came but tardily.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
tardilyadverb
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Nevertheless, spring came but tardily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
ungenial
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From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
not known
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
unmodifiedadjective
not changed in form or character
From this reading To all outward appearance, the hostile relations between Ettersberg and Brunneck remained unmodified.
under normal conditions
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
vernaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrnəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
WarmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Warmth and sunshine were well-nigh unknown, and for weeks together the weather continued as ungenial as it well could be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading March and the greater part of April had gone by; snowstorms and sharp frosts were things of the past.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The country, which at this season of the year is usually decked in vernal bloom, looked bare and desolate.
