used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
(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 All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading These unhappy beings had lost their heads.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
Dosenheim
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From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
remove the dust from
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
Gredel
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From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These unhappy beings had lost their heads.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading These unhappy beings had lost their heads.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading These unhappy beings had lost their heads.
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 Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
mattressesnounUS /ˈmætrəsəz/
plural of “mattress” — a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
Neuwiller
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From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
information about recent and important events
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
Prussians
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From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
Rothalp
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From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
not in physical motion
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These unhappy beings had lost their heads.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They said that the Prussians were taking possession of all the boys of fifteen or sixteen to lead their horses or carry their bags.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
Tugwiller
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From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
Uhlans
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From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading These unhappy beings had lost their heads.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All that day we were in a state of fear, Gredel alone was afraid of nothing; she came in and out, bringing us the news of Rothalp.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
a Caucasian
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
which person or people
From this reading Two soldiers of the line who passed about twelve were still carrying their rifles; they were white with dust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many people from Tugwiller, Neuwiller, Dosenheim, passed through the village with carts full of furniture, bedding, mattresses, all in confusion, shouting, calling to each other, whipping their horses, turning round to see if the Uhlans were not at their heels; it was the general flight before the deluge.
