used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Terror had seized on the whole street at the irruption of the mob.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
barricadedadjectiveUS /ˈbærəkeɪdɪd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
Bossuet
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From this reading Bossuet had the comprehensive glance of a fasting Hannibal.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading Bossuet had the comprehensive glance of a fasting Hannibal.
Corinthe
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From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was not a passer-by who did not get out of sight.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
apart from; not including
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
fastingnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading Bossuet had the comprehensive glance of a fasting Hannibal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There was not a passer-by who did not get out of sight.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Bossuet had the comprehensive glance of a fasting Hannibal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bossuet had the comprehensive glance of a fasting Hannibal.
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading Bossuet had the comprehensive glance of a fasting Hannibal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
irruptionnoun
a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
From this reading Terror had seized on the whole street at the irruption of the mob.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Terror had seized on the whole street at the irruption of the mob.
Mondétour
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From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
not any; not one
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a passer-by who did not get out of sight.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bossuet had the comprehensive glance of a fasting Hannibal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading There was not a passer-by who did not get out of sight.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
Saint-Denis
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From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
express in words
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Terror had seized on the whole street at the irruption of the mob.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Terror had seized on the whole street at the irruption of the mob.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Corinthe created an obstacle, the Rue Mondétour was easily barricaded on the right and the left, no attack was possible except from the Rue Saint-Denis, that is to say, in front, and in full sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a passer-by who did not get out of sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
which person or people
From this reading There was not a passer-by who did not get out of sight.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Terror had seized on the whole street at the irruption of the mob.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The spot was, in fact, admirably adapted, the entrance to the street widened out, the other extremity narrowed together into a pocket without exit.
