used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
(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 Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
placed in a grave
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
cleansedverbUS /klenzd/
past form of “cleanse” — clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
edifices
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From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
impuritiesnounUS /ˌɪmˈpjʊrətiz/
plural of “impurity” — worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
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 The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
an amount of time
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
Quentin
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From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
SCHWARTZREITERS
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From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
St
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From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
superintended
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From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
unconsumedadjective
not consumed
From this reading Of all the religious edifices in the city the cathedral alone remained unconsumed by the devouring element.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A strong Spanish garrison was placed in possession of St. Quentin; the remainder of the army was under orders to prepare for instant and active service.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Philip had himself superintended the efforts made for its preservation; streets were pulled down, strong buildings were blown up by gunpowder, and at length the noble building stood in grand isolation, but safe from fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SCHWARTZREITERS The week which followed the fall of St. Quentin was a period of strenuous exertion on the part of the conquerors.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The dead were buried, the city was cleansed of its many impurities, and the devastating fires which had threatened the destruction of the whole town were at length subdued.
