1297
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From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
CHRISTIANITYnounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
Donat
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From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
an opposing military force
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
to come or go into
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
Erbis
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From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
Muenzbach
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From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
many times at short intervals
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
OPPOSESverbUS /əˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “oppose” — be against; express opposition to
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
approval to do something
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
TEACHINGSnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
the act of using
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
