1832
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From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
Bossuet
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From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
Combeferre
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From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
Combeferre's
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From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
dancing-room
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From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
DISORDERnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading DISORDER THE PARTISAN OF ORDER.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
leonineadjective
of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
musket-shots
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From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISORDER THE PARTISAN OF ORDER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading DISORDER THE PARTISAN OF ORDER.
PARTISANnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzən/
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading DISORDER THE PARTISAN OF ORDER.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
public-house
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From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre's ear,-- "He has not answered my question."
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
except for; apart from
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISORDER THE PARTISAN OF ORDER.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who have any recollection of this now distant epoch know that the suburban National Guards were valiant against the insurrection, and they were peculiarly brave and obstinate in the days of June, 1832.
which person or people
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
belonging to which person
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He is a man who does kind actions with musket-shots," said Combeferre.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Any worthy landlord, whose establishment the insurrection injured, became leonine on seeing his dancing-room deserted, and let himself be killed in order to save order represented by the suburban public-house.
