Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

act of transferring property title from one person to another

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

contemptuous laughter

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

an old word for “before”

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

a social unit living together

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a badge worn to show official position

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

the force of workers available

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

treat with contempt

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

not any; not one

From this reading For these was shown no regard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SACK OF THE TUILERIES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

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From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

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From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

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From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading For these was shown no regard.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading THE SACK OF THE TUILERIES.

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For these was shown no regard.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

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From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

required or under orders

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SACK OF THE TUILERIES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading For these was shown no regard.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

in the direction of

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens

From this reading THE SACK OF THE TUILERIES.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Palais Bourbon had already been sacked; a like fate might be supposed to await the Tuileries; but the Tuileries belonged to France, not to the House of Orleans, and a certain respect was observed for everything but the insignia of Royalty.

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

which person or people

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The throne itself of the state reception-room--that throne on which sat Louis Philippe for the first time, as King of the French, ere the Tuileries became his throne--was torn from its base, and, having been hurled first in derision from the windows into the court, was borne in mock triumph on the shoulders of men, who shouted that now the throne was indeed supported by the people, to the Place de la Bastille, and there consumed to ashes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Scarcely had the carriages conveying the Royal family disappeared on their flight toward St. Cloud, when the whole mass of the populace poured as with one simultaneous purpose into the deserted palace.