1793
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From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
1795
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From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
1803
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From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
1816
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From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
AbolishedverbUS /əˈbɑːlɪʃt/
past form of “abolish” — do away with
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
Académie
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From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
AURORAnounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading AURORA LEIGH.
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
compileverbUS /kəmˈpaɪl/
get or gather together
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
enrichverbUS /enˈrɪtʃ/
make better or improve in quality
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
Française
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From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
How
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From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
LEIGHnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading AURORA LEIGH.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
purifyverbUS /ˈpjʊrəfaɪ/
remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
re-established
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From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
reformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
remodelled
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From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
be seated
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Abolished by the National Convention of 1793, re-established in 1795, reformed by the first Napoleon in 1803, and remodelled in 1816 on the restoration of the Bourbons, the Académie Française, despite its changes of fortune, name, and government, is a liberal and splendid institution.
not in physical motion
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
THERMOPYLÆ
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From this reading THERMOPYLÆ.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
belonging to which person
From this reading It consists of forty members, whose office it is to compile the great dictionary, and to enrich, purify, and preserve the language.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading How dreary 'tis for women to sit still On winter nights by solitary fires, And hear the nations praising them far off.
