1871
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From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
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bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
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BurialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
CommunenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
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a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
CONTINENTALadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading MY FIRST CONTINENTAL TOUR.
the event of dying or departure from life
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EducationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
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every person
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST CONTINENTAL TOUR.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
Forster's
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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
FuneralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
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willing to give and share unstintingly
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ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
where you live at a particular time
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IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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IllnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
Incensing
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in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
undertake a journey or trip
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST CONTINENTAL TOUR.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
and nothing more
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
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plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
PolicynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
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PopularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
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a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
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with speed
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
RevivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
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rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
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from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
TOURnounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading MY FIRST CONTINENTAL TOUR.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
UncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
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experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading It shocked everybody to think that the heavy sufferings through which unhappy France had passed, instead of uniting all classes of the people together in the bonds of a common sorrow, had only intensified the conflicts of parties and social grades.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the opening of 1871 came the armistice before Paris, quickly followed by the conclusion of peace.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Then took place the ghastly upheaval of the Commune, and the eyes of the world were once more riveted upon the great city which has been the theatre of so many tragedies.
