used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
anew
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
anticlerical
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From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
bankedverbUS /bæŋkt/
past form of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
BodeganounUS /boʊˈdeɪɡə/
a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
capitulateverbUS /kəˈpɪtʃuːlɪt/
surrender under agreed conditions
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
conciliationnounUS /kənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
conservativesnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪvz/
plural of “conservative” — a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
fiasconounUS /fiˈæskoʊ/
a sudden and violent collapse
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Peace followed rapidly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
inflictingverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
Jacobinismnoun
the ideology of the most radical element of the French Revolution that instituted the Reign of Terror
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
Juan
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From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
and nothing more
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
pawnsnounUS /pɔːnz/
plural of “pawn” — an article deposited as security
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Peace followed rapidly.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
poperynoun
offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
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 fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
with speed
From this reading Peace followed rapidly.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
reapportioning
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From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
rearrangedverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
revolution'snounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
possessive form of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
scenting
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From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
carry out
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The conservatives did not take advantage of the _fiasco_, but offered conciliation in the way of reapportioning certain minor public offices, and a show of somewhat lessened clerical influence.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The fires of Jacobinism and popery were again banked, while priest and politician, statesman and orator set up the board and rearranged the pawns for the next play.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the month Juan brought from Bodega Central the glad news of the revolution's utter collapse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The anticlerical element, scenting treachery in their own ranks, and realizing almost from the outset that the end was a matter of only a few weeks, offered to capitulate on terms which they felt would be less distressing to their pride than those which their victors might dictate after inflicting a crushing defeat.
