used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if the holiest of holies had been denied and dishonored.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
death-bed
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From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It seemed as if the holiest of holies had been denied and dishonored.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
DietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
dishonoredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərd/
suffering shame
From this reading It seemed as if the holiest of holies had been denied and dishonored.
divined
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From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
holies
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From this reading It seemed as if the holiest of holies had been denied and dishonored.
holiestadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊliɪst/
superlative of “holy” — belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
From this reading It seemed as if the holiest of holies had been denied and dishonored.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the holiest of holies had been denied and dishonored.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the holiest of holies had been denied and dishonored.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
newsboys
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From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
Richard
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From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the holiest of holies had been denied and dishonored.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
unfurlverbUS /ənˈfɜːrl/
unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A large company of soldiers was on the train, and went as far as the next garrison town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And thus the Diet dared to unfurl the flag which we had always regarded with devotion,--for the sake of which we had been persecuted, imprisoned, or exiled.
which person or people
From this reading "It is the death-bed repentance of a sinner who has not enough time left to do good in," said Richard, who divined the thoughts that were passing through my mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before the train left the station, the newsboys were running about offering copies of extra issues of the journals, with news that the Diet had raised the German colors: black, red, gold.
