aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
(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 The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ENEMY BEFORE THE TOWN.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
church-towers
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From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMY BEFORE THE TOWN.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
Freiberg
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From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
missilesnounUS /ˈmɪsəlz/
plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
St
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From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY BEFORE THE TOWN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Grim cannon sometimes stood there, not to fire harmless salutes on days of public rejoicing, but more often to be loaded with deadly missiles and fired at an enemy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it happened that one of these instruments of death had been planted in the highest chamber of the St. Peter's Tower at Freiberg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The tower of St. Peter's Church rises high into the air above all the other buildings of Freiberg.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE ENEMY BEFORE THE TOWN.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In those early days church-towers were too often used for purposes with which religion had but little to do.
