happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The wisdom of it was afterwards ascertained, however.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The wisdom of it was afterwards ascertained, however.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
for the reason that
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Into Berlin.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
deposedverbUS /dɪˈpoʊzd/
past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
disarmamentnounUS /dɪˈsɑːrməmənt/
act of reducing or depriving of arms
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
promote over another
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
Hohenzollernnoun
a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The wisdom of it was afterwards ascertained, however.
HumanistsnounUS /ˈhjuːmənɪsts/
plural of “humanist” — a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into Berlin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
by chance
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
in a serious manner
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
up to a particular time
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wisdom of it was afterwards ascertained, however.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed strange at the time that the Allies' forces were being kept out of Berlin till the elections were decided.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The wisdom of it was afterwards ascertained, however.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The change in German politics cleared out the Hohenzollern regime, deposed the Kaiser and his class, and as the chief policy doctrine of the Humanists was disarmament, it suited the Allies to let the people do the work for them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The allied armies were kept out of Berlin because their presence there would have given opportunity for tumult, and perhaps seriously interrupted the course of events the Humanists were, perhaps unconsciously, shaping in favor of the Allies.