used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
AlsacenounUS /ælˈsɑːs/
a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
convoysnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪz/
plural of “convoy” — a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading The roads from Metz, from Nancy, from Huningen, and from Strasbourg, are filled with convoys.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
divisible by two
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The roads from Metz, from Nancy, from Huningen, and from Strasbourg, are filled with convoys.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
your parents
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
foragingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
hawkersnounUS /ˈhɔːkərz/
plural of “hawker” — someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
Hengst
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From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
Huningen
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From this reading The roads from Metz, from Nancy, from Huningen, and from Strasbourg, are filled with convoys.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
come together
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
Metz
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From this reading The roads from Metz, from Nancy, from Huningen, and from Strasbourg, are filled with convoys.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading The roads from Metz, from Nancy, from Huningen, and from Strasbourg, are filled with convoys.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
Nideck
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From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
provisioningverbUS /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “provision” — supply with provisions
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The roads from Metz, from Nancy, from Huningen, and from Strasbourg, are filled with convoys.
roves
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From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
StrasbourgnounUS /ˈstræsbɔːrɡ/
city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port
From this reading The roads from Metz, from Nancy, from Huningen, and from Strasbourg, are filled with convoys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
tinkers
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From this reading The hawkers, the carriers, the tinkers, all the floating population that roves incessantly from the mountain to the plain, and from the plain to the mountain, brought every day from Alsace and the borders of the Rhine a lot of strange news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
precisely as stated
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
Vosges
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From this reading An extraordinary agitation prevailed at this time over all the line of the Vosges; the report of an expected invasion spread from village to village, even to the very farms and cottages of the Hengst and the Nideck.
waggons
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From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Every place," said these folks, "is being put in a state of defence; foraging parties are constantly engaged in provisioning them with corn and meat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In every direction you meet waggons full of ammunition, cavalry, infantry, artillery, all hurrying to their posts.
