1832
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From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BURIAL GIVES OPPORTUNITY FOR A REVIVAL.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
battle-field
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From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
braveries
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From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
BURIALnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading A BURIAL GIVES OPPORTUNITY FOR A REVIVAL.
make calm or still
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
put or send forth
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
choleranounUS /ˈkɑːlərə/
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In June, 1832, the spark was the death of General Lamarque.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BURIAL GIVES OPPORTUNITY FOR A REVIVAL.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In June, 1832, the spark was the death of General Lamarque.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading A BURIAL GIVES OPPORTUNITY FOR A REVIVAL.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading In June, 1832, the spark was the death of General Lamarque.
Lamarque
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From this reading In June, 1832, the spark was the death of General Lamarque.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
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 In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
absolutely essential
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
and nothing more
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A BURIAL GIVES OPPORTUNITY FOR A REVIVAL.
oratoricaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːrəkəl/
characteristic of an orator or oratory
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
REVIVALnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading A BURIAL GIVES OPPORTUNITY FOR A REVIVAL.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the spring of 1832, although for three months cholera had chilled minds and cast over their agitation a species of dull calm, Paris had been for a long time ready for a commotion.
tribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lamarque was a man of renown and of action, and had displayed in succession, under the Empire and the Restoration, the two braveries necessary for the two epochs,--the bravery of the battle-field and the bravery of the oratorical tribune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In June, 1832, the spark was the death of General Lamarque.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
at the time that
From this reading As we have said, the great city resembles a piece of artillery when it is loaded,--a spark need only fall and the gun goes off.
