used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
AustriansnounUS /ˈɔːstriənz/
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
CossacksnounUS /ˈkɑːsæks/
plural of “cossack” — a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
divisible by two
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
extortionnounUS /ekˈstɔːrʃən/
an exorbitant charge
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
HORRORSnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading THE HORRORS OF WAR.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
ill-treatedadjective
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
immediately past
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HORRORS OF WAR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
a human being
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
plunderingnounUS /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/
the act of stealing valuable things from a place
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
punishmentsnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
robbingverbUS /ˈrɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
rudestadjectiveUS /ˈruːdəst/
superlative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
safeguardsnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdz/
plural of “safeguard” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
SaxonsnounUS /ˈsæksənz/
plural of “saxon” — a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HORRORS OF WAR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Russians had at last allowed themselves to be carried away by the example set them by the Austrians and Saxons.
Tottleben
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From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
unmindfuladjective
not mindful or attentive
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading They had even managed to reduce their robbery and extortion to a kind of system, and to value the human person after a new fashion.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE HORRORS OF WAR.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
which person or people
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
belonging to which person
From this reading Like them, they roamed through Berlin, robbing and plundering, unmindful of discipline, and forgetting the severe punishments which Tottleben inflicted on those whose misdeeds reached his ear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like the Austrians, the Cossacks entered houses with wanton arrogance, and, under the pretext of being Russian safeguards, they stole, and robbed, and ill-treated in the rudest manner those who opposed their demands.
