AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
advocatingverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
bankruptverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
re-erect
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From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
road-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading A new government ruled the destinies of France, and the persecution ceased in Brittany.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events foretold by the good priest happened sooner even than he had anticipated.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among other propositions which were then submitted to the Parliament, was one advocating the restoration of the road-side crosses throughout the province.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While this project was under discussion, and before it was finally rejected, one man had undertaken the task which the Government shrank from attempting.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It was found, however, on inquiry, that these crosses were to be counted by thousands, and that the mere cost of wood required to re-erect them necessitated an expenditure of money which the bankrupt nation could ill afford to spare.
