used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The Germans are in the streets!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
disciplinedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəplənd/
obeying the rules
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
disorganisedadjective
lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
Fertig
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From this reading “_Fertig!
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What followed was still more terrifying.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
set up or found
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading “The Germans are in the streets!”
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
HAPPENINGSnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
intense and profound fear
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
MANHATTANnounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What followed was still more terrifying.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
not in physical motion
From this reading What followed was still more terrifying.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “The Germans are in the streets!”
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading What followed was still more terrifying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
UNPLEASANTadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What followed was still more terrifying.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What followed was still more terrifying.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Somewhere at the back of the Garden, a piercing whistle cut the air--evidently a signal--and suddenly we found ourselves facing a ghastly tragedy, and were made to realise the resistless superiority of a small body of disciplined troops over a disorganised multitude.
