used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
accustoms
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From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading These colossal cities alone can offer such spectacles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
any thing at all
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
make calm or still
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These colossal cities alone can offer such spectacles.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading These colossal cities alone can offer such spectacles.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading These colossal cities alone can offer such spectacles.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
enclosuresnounUS /ɪnˈkloʊʒərz/
plural of “enclosure” — a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
immediately past
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
not divisible by two
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading These colossal cities alone can offer such spectacles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
and nothing more
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
Identical; not different.
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading These colossal cities alone can offer such spectacles.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These colossal cities alone can offer such spectacles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These colossal cities alone can offer such spectacles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
uprisingnounUS /əˈpraɪzɪŋ/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Nothing is, generally, more singularly calm than the physiognomy of Paris during an uprising beyond the bounds of the rebellious quarters.
precisely as stated
From this reading Paris very speedily accustoms herself to anything,—it is only a riot,—and Paris has so many affairs on hand, that she does not put herself out for so small a matter.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading These immense enclosures alone can contain at the same time civil war and an odd and indescribable tranquillity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
a late time of life
From this reading During the last two years, as we have said, Paris had witnessed more than one insurrection.
