used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
AnthemnounUS /ˈænθəm/
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
fatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
Franz
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From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
freebornadjectiveUS /ˈfriːbərn/
born free of free parents
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
a person of German nationality
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
prison-gates
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From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
sunshiny
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From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
carry out
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
Vogt
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From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
at the time that
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
belonging to which person
From this reading He himself had helped to lift the dead man, whose skull had been shattered by the shot.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He had hoped for a clear sunshiny day, a blue winter sky, a hard frost, and crackling snow beneath his feet.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading He thought of Wolf, whom they had shot down in his attempt to escape.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Love of the fatherland, Love of the freeborn man,--" (_German National Anthem._) Franz Vogt had calculated that his release from prison would take place at the beginning of February.
but in spite of that
From this reading Everything turned out according to his wish; yet when the heavy prison-gates opened, Vogt never noticed the beauty of the winter day.
