used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a multiplicity of instructors and grammars.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
agenciesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government
From this reading He blamed these agencies of instruction.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a multiplicity of instructors and grammars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He blamed these agencies of instruction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
Deming's
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From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading These were somewhat elaborate, especially from the standpoint of expense.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading These were somewhat elaborate, especially from the standpoint of expense.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading These were somewhat elaborate, especially from the standpoint of expense.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These were somewhat elaborate, especially from the standpoint of expense.
a person of German nationality
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
grammars
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From this reading He had a multiplicity of instructors and grammars.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a multiplicity of instructors and grammars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a multiplicity of instructors and grammars.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading He blamed these agencies of instruction.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He had a multiplicity of instructors and grammars.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
multiplicitynounUS /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/
the property of being multiple
From this reading He had a multiplicity of instructors and grammars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading These were somewhat elaborate, especially from the standpoint of expense.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading These were somewhat elaborate, especially from the standpoint of expense.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were somewhat elaborate, especially from the standpoint of expense.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
VaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AMERICAN VICTORY Deming's campaign against the terrible German language was unable to advance perceptibly beyond the stage of preparations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were somewhat elaborate, especially from the standpoint of expense.
Zwinger
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From this reading If they had been placed side by side they might have reached from the Green Vault to the Zwinger.
