Chapter XIX

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

weapons considered collectively

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

take into custody

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

past form of “beleaguer” — annoy persistently

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

past form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

unvarying in nature

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

producing no result or effect

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

yet to be or coming

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a person of German nationality

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading What great news!”

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

discontinued temporarily

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Oh madame!

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From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading “Oh monsieur!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

information about recent and important events

From this reading What great news!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh monsieur!

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a formal public statement

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

release, as from one's grip

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

happening unexpectedly

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

acceptance of despair

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

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

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

moved around an axis or center

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

used to ask for information about something

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at the time that

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _First days of the war in Paris.--Constant reverses of the French arms.--Fall of Metz.--Paris turned into a fortress.--The Prussians expelled from Paris.--Surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his army at Sedan.--Proclamation of the Republic.--Futile negotiations for peace.--We determine to quit Paris.--This is prevented by my illness.--When I recover the winter has set in, and Paris has long been beleaguered.--Fall of Strasbourg.--Paris bombarded.--The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.--Dreams of release and future happiness suddenly interrupted by the arrest and execution of my husband by the Communards._