used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
attributingverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ/
-ing form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
Dantes
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From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
greatly pleased
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
demagoguenounUS /ˈdeməɡɑːɡ/
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
endorsementnounUS /enˈdɔːrsmənt/
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
give expression to
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
incendiaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsendieri/
involving deliberate burning of property
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
LaborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY THICKENS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
one of four equal parts
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
scathingadjectiveUS /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
marked by harshly abusive criticism
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY THICKENS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
THICKENSverbUS /ˈθɪkənz/
third-person singular of “thicken” — make thick or thicker
From this reading THE MYSTERY THICKENS.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those belonging to the Government party, on the other hand, denounced the speaker as a demagogue and the speech as in the highest degree incendiary and dangerous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
which person or people
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strange to relate, whoever spoke of the oration always mentioned the new play, "The Laborer of Lyons," attributing its authorship to the mysterious Deputy from Marseilles, and the drama received cordial endorsement or scathing censure, according to the political opinions of those who alluded to it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading M. Dantes' wonderful speech was the principal topic of conversation in every quarter of Paris, exciting comment of the most animated description.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Of course, the workmen and their friends were delighted with it, and could not find words strong enough to adequately express their enthusiastic admiration for the gifted orator.
