used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
in addition
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
barrack-like
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From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
CLAUSTHAL
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From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
divisible by two
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
Guetersloh
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From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
GUTERSLOH
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From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
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 In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
quarantinenounUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
Stubenarrest
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From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUTERSLOH AND CLAUSTHAL I believe the camp at Guetersloh had formerly been a lunatic asylum.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading One of these buildings was a civilian camp, and one was a quarantine, used also as a solitary confinement or _Stubenarrest_ prison; another was used as the quarters of the commandant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was composed of six or seven large independent barrack-like buildings.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
wettestadjectiveUS /ˈwetəst/
superlative of “wet” — covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The ground was sandy, and I should think comparatively healthy and dry even in the wettest weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In hot weather the heat was much accentuated, but there were patches of small pine trees in the camp which gave a pleasant shade.
