used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
in the past
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
(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 It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
lacking funds
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
make calm or still
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
destroyed or killed
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
the force of workers available
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
and nothing more
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
overthrewverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθruː/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
resounded
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From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
in the near future
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A lightning had flamed up on the Rhine, the glare and uncanny light of which reached from ocean to the Alps.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
war-cloud
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From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A war-cloud stood heavy and threatening in the west, and soon the cry of war resounded through the land.
at the time that
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where a week ago comfort and security reigned, men were now grasped and carried away by storm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading It broke over Southern Germany like a whirlwind--tore men from their field of action, changed all conditions and overthrew all plans.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading July had only half gone when the world, which seemed but now to repose in deepest calm, was suddenly startled from this peace.
