used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
apatheticadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈθetɪk/
showing little or no emotion or animation
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
Belgium'snounUS /ˈbeldʒəmz/
possessive form of “belgium” — a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The streets were crowded with refugees from the war-inundated districts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The streets were crowded with refugees from the war-inundated districts.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The streets were crowded with refugees from the war-inundated districts.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
Kenneth
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From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
held or filled or in use
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
overrunverbUS /ˈoʊvərrʌn/
invade in great numbers
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
pale-facedadjective
having a pale face
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
partaken
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From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading The streets were crowded with refugees from the war-inundated districts.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
StrandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were crowded with refugees from the war-inundated districts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
ThrongsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Many of them had seen their houses torn by shot and shell, their neighbours slain by the German guns.
unnaturallyadverbUS /ənˈnætʃərəli/
in an unnatural way
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Rendered homeless, they had fled to Brussels; their villages might be overrun and occupied by the invaders, but the capital--never!
war-inundated
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From this reading The streets were crowded with refugees from the war-inundated districts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were crowded with refugees from the war-inundated districts.
at the time that
From this reading Stranded in Brussels It was late in the day when Kenneth and Rollo having partaken of a plain but satisfying meal on the way, arrived in Belgium's capital.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The streets were crowded with refugees from the war-inundated districts.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Throngs of pale-faced women and children, for the most part unnaturally apathetic, stood in mute despair around the country carts piled high with their belongings.
