used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
agitatornounUS /ˈædʒəteɪtər/
one who agitates; a political troublemaker
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
arterynounUS /ˈɑːrtəri/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
assembliesnounUS /əˈsembliz/
plural of “assembly” — a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
ASSEMBLYnounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading IN THE CITIZEN ASSEMBLY.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
Blanden
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From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
CITIZENnounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading IN THE CITIZEN ASSEMBLY.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
wanted intensely
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
excludedverbUS /ɪkˈskluːdəd/
past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
set up or found
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CITIZEN ASSEMBLY.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
kernelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
Koenigsberg
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From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
an amount of time
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The kernel of the Koenigsberg citizenship was present at these assemblies, and Blanden was perfectly right when he desired, by means of his lecture, to introduce himself in more extensive circles as the political agitator for the elections of the future.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CITIZEN ASSEMBLY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
in the direction of
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
unpretendingadjective
not ostentatious
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A dense throng was crowding through the unpretending entrances of the old-fashioned city garden; the citizens of Koenigsberg had there found a central point for their political and intellectual interests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the entrance to the gallery which led into the room, there was much animation; there the claims were examined, for the assembly was a closed society.
at the time that
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although excluded from the programme of these meetings, politics really formed the most vital artery of their life; for it was a period in which every matter in hand became converted into politics; the strongest material began suddenly to assume a political tinge of colour when it was held towards the light.
