accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Alas! that it should be impossible to deny such an accusation!
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading We are accused of no longer having much respect for anything.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! that it should be impossible to deny such an accusation!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alas! that it should be impossible to deny such an accusation!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION AND THE SPIRIT OF CONSERVATISM.
any thing at all
From this reading We are accused of no longer having much respect for anything.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alas! that it should be impossible to deny such an accusation!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
CONSERVATISMnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION AND THE SPIRIT OF CONSERVATISM.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Alas! that it should be impossible to deny such an accusation!
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION AND THE SPIRIT OF CONSERVATISM.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
a social unit living together
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We are accused of no longer having much respect for anything.
How
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From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Alas! that it should be impossible to deny such an accusation!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
for more time
From this reading We are accused of no longer having much respect for anything.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We are accused of no longer having much respect for anything.
not any; not one
From this reading We are accused of no longer having much respect for anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION AND THE SPIRIT OF CONSERVATISM.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
and nothing more
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
ParisiansnounUS /pərˈɪsiənz/
plural of “parisian” — a native or resident of Paris
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
express in words
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Alas! that it should be impossible to deny such an accusation!
souvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION AND THE SPIRIT OF CONSERVATISM.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION AND THE SPIRIT OF CONSERVATISM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
unresistingly
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From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
vandalsnounUS /ˈvændəlz/
plural of “vandal” — someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
at the time that
From this reading The fact is that France is towed unresistingly by Paris, and that we often have to say "the French," when in reality we only mean "the Parisians."
in the company of; together with
From this reading How is it that the French are such vandals with regard to their country and their institutions, seeing that the love for their family, respect for their parents, and veneration for souvenirs, are such marked features in their character?
