1917
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From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading To whom was it addressed?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
how
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From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
not any; not one
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
StockholmnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊlm/
the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the story of a great peril, and how it was averted.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
WhirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
which person or people
From this reading Nevertheless, at the beginning of the year, a little weekly newspaper published a very striking open letter, entitled: "Who is the Man in the Whirlpool?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To whom was it addressed?
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading There was no indication, but the writer was evidently inspired by a deep and growing conviction of impending evil.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is surprising to think how few persons were aware of this peril, or had any suspicion of the extraordinary events that were taking place in Stockholm during the fateful year 1917.
