1820
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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
1830
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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
1842
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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
archaeologicaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
Concorde
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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
coucous
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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
Cours-la-Reine
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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
Eaux
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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
encumbering
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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
EnvironsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
Grandes
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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
industriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
modifyverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪ/
make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
nephewsnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
others
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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
PlacenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
RailroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
ScenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
stage-coach
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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
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 picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
