used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading They were chiefly women, and a boisterous, vociferating lot they were.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading They were chiefly women, and a boisterous, vociferating lot they were.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
apart from; not including
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
the act of departing
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
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From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading They were chiefly women, and a boisterous, vociferating lot they were.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
by chance
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
having come into contact
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
unwontedlyadverb
in an unusual manner
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The one genuine surprise I had was when I came upon an unwontedly demonstrative crowd shouting that they were short of food.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
precisely as stated
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
vociferatingverbUS /vəˈsɪfəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vociferate” — utter in a very loud voice
From this reading They were chiefly women, and a boisterous, vociferating lot they were.
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From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
at the time that
From this reading The struggle had been going on for about eighteen months when I reached the capital, and, except in one respect, matters were pretty much as I had known them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They were chiefly women, and a boisterous, vociferating lot they were.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were more soldiers about, perhaps; there seemed to be as much bustling activity as usual, and certainly there was universal confidence that the result would be a glorious victory.
the act of creating written works
From this reading BARON VON GRATZEN I was very curious to have a look at Berlin in war time; but as I am not writing a chronicle of the struggle, my impressions need not be laboured, except as they touched me personally.
