1832
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From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
1848
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From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
any thing at all
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading The barricade had been not only repaired, but augmented.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
barricadesnounUS /ˈbærəkeɪdz/
plural of “barricade” — a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The barricade had been not only repaired, but augmented.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
Chanvrerie
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From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
embryonounUS /ˈembrioʊ/
(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
Enjolras
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From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
the organ of sight
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They had raised it two feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
and nothing more
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
for more time
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
Marius
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From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
not any; not one
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The barricade had been not only repaired, but augmented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
and nothing more
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading They had raised it two feet.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The barricade had been not only repaired, but augmented.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
SixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had raised it two feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
the act of using
From this reading The insurgents under the eye of Enjolras, for Marius no longer looked after anything, had made good use of the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So the barricade of the Rue de la Chanvrerie was only an outline, and an embryo compared to the two colossal barricades which we have just sketched; but it was formidable for that epoch.
a late time of life
From this reading Sixteen years count in the subterranean education of insurrection, and June, 1848, knew a great deal more about it than June, 1832.
