used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
confined by bonds
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
FatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The progress of the other forces was slower.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
brought together in one place
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
GERMANSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
not in action or at work
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
justifyingverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
march in a procession
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
master-strategist
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From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
MetropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
not any; not one
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
on one occasion
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The progress of the other forces was slower.
Otto
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From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
with speed
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
realising
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From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
determined
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
rustics
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From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
Saxe-Pfennig
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From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading The progress of the other forces was slower.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
create by training and teaching
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GERMANS REACH LONDON The Germans had got off smartly from the mark and were fully justifying the long odds laid upon them.
which person or people
From this reading Though hampered considerably by crowds of rustics who gathered, gaping, at every point in the line of march, he had made good progress.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading That master-strategist, Prince Otto of Saxe-Pfennig, realising that if he wished to reach the Metropolis quickly he must not go by train, had resolved almost at once to walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The German troops had strict orders to reply to no questions, with the result that little time was lost in idle chatter, and in a couple of days it was seen that the army of the Fatherland was bound, barring accidents, to win comfortably.
