used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
ArcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
cannon-shot
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From this reading Just as he reached the house he heard a cannon-shot.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
CommunenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
CommunistsnounUS /ˈkɑːmjənəsts/
plural of “communist” — a member of the communist party
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
Cuthbert
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From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
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 The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
a young female
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Just as he reached the house he heard a cannon-shot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Just as he reached the house he heard a cannon-shot.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
and nothing more
From this reading Just as he reached the house he heard a cannon-shot.
march in a procession
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
come together
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
not any; not one
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
by chance
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Just as he reached the house he heard a cannon-shot.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
carry out
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
Triomphe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl was ready in two or three minutes, and they walked briskly to the Arc de Triomphe.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The next morning Cuthbert went up at nine o'clock, as he had arranged to take Mary out early, and to work in the afternoon.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The march against Versailles did not take place on the first of April, although the Communists had every reason to believe that they would meet with no opposition, as on the previous night two regiments of the army, forming the advanced guard between Versailles and Paris, came in, together with a battery of artillery, and declared for the Commune.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hurry on your things," he said as he met her, "a gun has just fired; it is the first in the Civil War; perhaps the National Guard are starting against Versailles; at any rate it will be worth seeing."
