Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

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

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

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From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

properly deserved

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

usually; as a rule

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

engage or hire for work

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

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

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

information about recent and important events

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

something you have to do

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

a curve that reverses the direction of something

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

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From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

to no avail

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

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

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

at the time that

From this reading When any military advantage had been gained, he was generally deputed by the Committee of Public Safety to announce the good news.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

during the time that

From this reading Deputies and strangers listened with delight while he told them that victory was the order of the day; that the guineas of Pitt had been vainly lavished to hire machines six feet high, carrying guns; that the flight of the English leopard deserved to be celebrated by Tyrtaeus; and that the saltpetre dug out of the cellars of Paris had been turned into thunder, which would crush the Titan brethren, George and Francis.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The effect which Barere's discourses at one time produced is not to be wholly attributed to the perversion of the national taste.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hall resounded with applause as he mounted the tribune, holding the despatches in his hand.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The occasions on which he rose were frequently such as would have secured to the worst speaker a favourable hearing.