used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
(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 We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
cafés
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From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/
the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
divisible by two
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
Marienlyst
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From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
museumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
established beyond doubt
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
strandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
a special situation
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE most interesting thing, to the complete stranger, in a large foreign city that does not live on its own past is not the museums, but the restaurants and cafés, even in the dead season.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
precisely as stated
From this reading In particular Marienlyst, reputed to be the haunt of fashion and elegance, proved to be a very sad, deserted strand.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We had, however, visited a number of Danish seaside resorts, and they were without exception far more dead than Copenhagen.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading We were told that August was the dead season in Copenhagen, and that all the world was at the seaside resorts.
