Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Stainton obtained only a day's respite in Innsbruck.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

(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 In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

for the reason that

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Stainton obtained only a day's respite in Innsbruck.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

having unsuitable feminine qualities

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

plural of “escort” — someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

city in southwestern Austria; known as a summer and winter resort

From this reading Stainton obtained only a day's respite in Innsbruck.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Stainton obtained only a day's respite in Innsbruck.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

on one occasion

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

and nothing more

From this reading Stainton obtained only a day's respite in Innsbruck.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading Stainton obtained only a day's respite in Innsbruck.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

plural of “role” — the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

a large number or amount

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

having a small waist

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

the season of growth

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stainton obtained only a day's respite in Innsbruck.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

the rays of the sun

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He attempted to argue against her prejudice, and they came near to quarrelling.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

of or relating to or characteristic of the Tyrol or its people

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

detrimental to physical or moral well-being

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

in or at the place that

From this reading They drove to the Triumphal Gate at the extremity of the Maria-Theresien-Strasse and then across to the scene of the Tyrolese battles at Berg Isel, returning by way of the Stadthaus Platz, where the band was playing in the pale spring sunshine and where, in roles of gallants to the fashionable ladies of the city, strolled, in uniforms of grey, of green, and of light blue, scores of dapper, slim-waisted Austrian officers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the end, Muriel protested with tears that she hated all Austrians and all Austria, and that they must move on to Italy at once.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But Muriel said that the women were dowdy and their escorts effeminate; she scorned the "Golden Roof" because the gilt was disappearing and the copper showing through; she pronounced the Old Town, with its mediaeval roofed-streets, unwholesome; she would not stop for beer at the Goldene Adler, where Hofer drank.