used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
(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 After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jean Marot found Mlle. Fouchette interesting but incomprehensible.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
DreyfusnounUS /ˈdraɪfəs/
French army officer of Jewish descent whose false imprisonment for treason in 1894 raised issues of anti-Semitism that dominated French politics until his release in 1906 (1859-1935)
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
Fouchette
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From this reading Jean Marot found Mlle. Fouchette interesting but incomprehensible.
set up or found
From this reading Jean Marot found Mlle. Fouchette interesting but incomprehensible.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
coins made of gold
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Jean Marot found Mlle. Fouchette interesting but incomprehensible.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Jean Marot found Mlle. Fouchette interesting but incomprehensible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean Marot found Mlle. Fouchette interesting but incomprehensible.
JudasnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəs/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
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 Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
Marot
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From this reading Jean Marot found Mlle. Fouchette interesting but incomprehensible.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
Mlle
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From this reading Jean Marot found Mlle. Fouchette interesting but incomprehensible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
prototypesnounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪps/
plural of “prototype” — a standard or typical example
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
republicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
republicansnounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/
plural of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had participated in the street disturbances as a protest against the Ministry and for the pure love of excitement, not against the republic.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
in or at the place that
From this reading After all, in a country where so many have always stood ready to sell their national liberty for the gold of the stranger, it came easy to believe in one Judas more.
which person or people
From this reading Jean believed himself to be a sincere and true republican,--and he was, in fact, quite as logical in this as were many of the so-called republicans of the French Parliament, who, like their familiar political prototypes in the United States, talked one way and voted another.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As to the Dreyfus case, he had been satisfied, with most of his countrymen, upon the statement of five successive ministers of war.
