21st
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From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
GERMANSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
immediately past
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
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 Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
SACKINGnounUS /ˈsækɪŋ/
coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
smoke-pall
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From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
make square
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
having a supporting base
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
not in physical motion
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The men were laughing and smoking, enjoying a rest after the last forward movement and the street fighting of that night of horrors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
TrafalgarnounUS /trəˈfælɡər/
a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over London the sky was still obscured by the smoke-pall, though as the night passed many of the raging fires had spent themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading GERMANS SACKING THE BANKS Day dawned dismally and wet on September the 21st.
which person or people
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trafalgar Square was filled with troops, who had piled arms and were standing at their ease.
people who are wounded
From this reading The losses on both sides during the past three days had been enormous; of the number of London citizens killed and wounded it was impossible to calculate.
