Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

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

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

a member of the aristocracy

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

have

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

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From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

issue commands or orders for

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

divisible by two

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

any joyous diversion

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

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

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

ten 10s

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

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

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

the force of workers available

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a large indefinite number

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

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

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

compacted by ironing

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

in an impolite manner

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Few men could bear such prescription less patiently than Fitzgerald.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

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

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

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

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

in the direction of

From this reading It was a mob who, in fervour of enthusiasm for Mirabeau’s memory, had closed each of the theatres in succession, dispersed all meetings of public festivity, and even invaded the precincts of private houses, to dictate a more becoming observance toward the illustrious dead.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

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

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

at the time that

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

which person or people

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’

belonging to which person

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Gerald gained the street, it was to find it crammed with a dense mob, whose wild cries and screams filled the air.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The very thought of being ruled and directed by the ‘canaille’ was insupportably offensive, and he drove back those who rudely pressed upon him, and answered with contempt their words of insult and outrage.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading No sooner was he perceived by some of the multitude than a hundred yells saluted him, with shouts of ‘Down with the aristocrat; down with the tyrant, who insults the friend of the people.’