used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
(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 For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
atrociousadjectiveUS /əˈtroʊʃəs/
shockingly brutal or cruel
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
boulevardsnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrdz/
plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
make calm or still
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
cause to move by striking
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
Levaque
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From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
Montsou
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From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
omnipotencenounUS /ɑːmˈnɪpətəns/
the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
and nothing more
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
in the near future
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
sublimitynoun
nobility in thought or feeling or style
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And there were prisoners taken as well; Levaque had become a sort of hero, and was credited with a reply of antique sublimity to the examining magistrate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shots fired at Montsou had reached as far as Paris with a formidable echo.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was simply an unfortunate collision, something lost over there in the black country, very far from the Parisian boulevards which formed public opinion; it would soon be forgotten.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The empire, hit in mid career by these few balls, affected the calm of omnipotence, without itself realizing the gravity of its wound.
people who are wounded
From this reading For four days all the opposition journals had been indignant, displaying atrocious narratives on their front pages: twenty-five wounded, fourteen dead, including three women and two children.
