used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
(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 All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
ateliers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Continental ateliers were emptying their students on the battlefield.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading Continental ateliers were emptying their students on the battlefield.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Continental ateliers were emptying their students on the battlefield.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
put on clothes
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
emptyingnounUS /ˈemptiɪŋ/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading Continental ateliers were emptying their students on the battlefield.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
facadenounUS /fəˈsɑːd/
the face or front of a building
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
Fritz
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From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
GeorgiannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒən/
a native or resident of the American state of Georgia
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
Germany'snounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməniz/
possessive form of “germany” — a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * Then, in less than six weeks, a world in tumult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading * * * * * Then, in less than six weeks, a world in tumult.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Continental ateliers were emptying their students on the battlefield.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/
in a prudent manner
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
move hurridly
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading * * * * * Then, in less than six weeks, a world in tumult.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Continental ateliers were emptying their students on the battlefield.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * * * Then, in less than six weeks, a world in tumult.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Continental ateliers were emptying their students on the battlefield.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading * * * * * Then, in less than six weeks, a world in tumult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading * * * * * Then, in less than six weeks, a world in tumult.
ultimatumnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was in Downing Street in front of that dingy Georgian facade the night the British Cabinet sat waiting for Germany's reply to their ultimatum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the same, it was a trifle too much like a dress rehearsal for death.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading * * * * * Then, in less than six weeks, a world in tumult.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Continental ateliers were emptying their students on the battlefield.
which person or people
From this reading Fritz, who was in England, prudently kept out of the rush homeward and made the most of his few weeks.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading * * * * * Then, in less than six weeks, a world in tumult.
