used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At other times Witlingen was a hell upon earth for them.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
adjacencynoun
the attribute of being so near as to be touching
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
ADJACENTadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
(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 They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At other times Witlingen was a hell upon earth for them.
brand-newadjectiveUS /ˈbrændnuː/
conspicuously new
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading At other times Witlingen was a hell upon earth for them.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading At other times Witlingen was a hell upon earth for them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
jokelet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
the sound of laughing
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
and nothing more
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At other times Witlingen was a hell upon earth for them.
patrioticallyadverb
in a patriotic manner
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading They could all join patriotically in such an expedition against the common enemies, the human foxes and tedium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
a special situation
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At other times Witlingen was a hell upon earth for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
Vulpia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading For weeks they enjoyed the elaborate preparation for the brand-new practical jokelet; whilst its successful consummation saved their reason and gave them laughter for months.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading They organised raids upon its shores in order to let off the accumulated wit of the weeks or months in which they had had to repress it.
WITLINGEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITLINGEN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS THE adjacency of Vulpia was the only thing that saved the inhabitants of Witlingen from stark madness.
