used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
anew
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
from appearances alone
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The wind that had blown strongly during the preceding night had dropped.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The day was excessively hot and close.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was excessively hot and close.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The wind that had blown strongly during the preceding night had dropped.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The wind that had blown strongly during the preceding night had dropped.
edifices
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From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
Emmich
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From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The day was excessively hot and close.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The day was excessively hot and close.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
immunitynounUS /ˌɪˈmjuːnəti/
the state of not being susceptible
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
intermittentlyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
in an intermittent manner
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
Kenneth
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From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
immediately past
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
go away from a place
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
Leman
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From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
LiegenounUS /liːdʒ/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The wind that had blown strongly during the preceding night had dropped.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
Others
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From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The wind that had blown strongly during the preceding night had dropped.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
shell-fire
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From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
ShellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
that is looked for
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The wind that had blown strongly during the preceding night had dropped.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
UniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
except if; if not
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
von
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From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was excessively hot and close.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In British Uniforms Shells were intermittently dropping upon the houses and in the streets as Kenneth and Rollo entered the apparently deserted city of Liege.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The majority of the inhabitants, their numbers augmented by hundreds of terrified refugees from the surrounding villages, had taken refuge in cellars, while crowds, under the mistaken belief in the immunity of the churches from shell-fire, had sought doubtful shelter in the sacred edifices.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind that had blown strongly during the preceding night had dropped.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Others, again, fearful at the threat of von Emmich to begin a general bombardment upon the city unless the forts surrendered--a threat that the gallant General Leman treated with contempt--were boarding the last trains to leave Liege.
