Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

a region of northeastern France famous for its wines

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Montbeliard," he continued, "is Moempelgard, an old-time apanage of Würtemberg.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

any thing at all

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life

From this reading "Montbeliard," he continued, "is Moempelgard, an old-time apanage of Würtemberg.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

plural of “belgian” — a native or inhabitant of Belgium

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

greatly desired

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

past form of “dilate” — become wider

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

divisible by two

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

at a previous time

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Montbeliard," he continued, "is Moempelgard, an old-time apanage of Würtemberg.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Montbeliard," he continued, "is Moempelgard, an old-time apanage of Würtemberg.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading "Montbeliard," he continued, "is Moempelgard, an old-time apanage of Würtemberg.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

on one occasion

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

the local environment

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

-ing form of “puncture” — pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped

From this reading Franche Comté is German of course, and Toul and Verdun were once German Free Cities like Metz."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading As he dilated on his claims the War Lord grabbed a walking-stick leaning against von Bülow’s desk, and tapped and stabbed at the map of Europe on the wall, puncturing and piercing it in places he particularly coveted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

during the time that

From this reading Flanders is German to the core, Liége and Limburg provinces were never anything but German, while the southern half of the Netherlands belonged to Germany since Charles the Fat, even as Alsace and Lorraine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Of course," continued Wilhelm, "the French and Belgians will have to be forced before they recognise my claims to those parts of their territory that formerly belonged to Germany.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Montbeliard," he continued, "is Moempelgard, an old-time apanage of Würtemberg.