used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
acclamations
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From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But from the first there was no doubt as to the issue.
backersnounUS /ˈbækərz/
plural of “backer” — invests in a theatrical production
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
championsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
Cisalpineadjective
on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
degeneratesnounUS /dɪˈdʒenərəts/
plural of “degenerate” — a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
DemosnounUS /ˈdemoʊz/
plural of “demo” — a visual presentation showing how something works
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But from the first there was no doubt as to the issue.
dragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
effeteadjectiveUS /eˈfiːt/
affected, overrefined, and effeminate
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
ex-Prefect
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From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
Faissigny
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From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But from the first there was no doubt as to the issue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But from the first there was no doubt as to the issue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading But from the first there was no doubt as to the issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
not any; not one
From this reading But from the first there was no doubt as to the issue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
and nothing more
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
OpposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
PiedmontnounUS /ˈpiːdmɑːnt/
the plateau between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains: parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
reactionismnoun
the political orientation of reactionaries
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
régime
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From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
Savoyardnoun
a person who performs in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
spitfirenoun
a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman)
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
move an implement through
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But from the first there was no doubt as to the issue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But from the first there was no doubt as to the issue.
toe-line
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From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
the act of testing something
From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
Trix
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From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
Victor-Amadeus
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From this reading The trial of Mr Trix, ex-Prefect of Faissigny, for the murder of his patron, made a tremendous stir, not only locally, but throughout the Cisalpine Kingdom of Victor-Amadeus.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Wind, muscle, new blood, self-confidence, were all in favour of the Savoyard champions, while the acclamations of a whole nation, their neighbours and backers, thundered in their ears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was really a trial of strength between the forces of revolt and those of reactionism--a tug of war between Piedmont and Savoy, with the Alps for toe-line.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Opposed were the degenerates of an effete _régime_; themselves not without a spitfire courage, but in physique no match for this new vigorous young Demos--for this bristling force suddenly sprung into life from seed of dead dragons’ teeth.
