a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed to have roused their vivacity rather than their interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It seemed to have roused their vivacity rather than their interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
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 At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
not any; not one
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
and nothing more
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
on the contrary
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading It seemed to have roused their vivacity rather than their interest.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to have roused their vivacity rather than their interest.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
Syndicnoun
one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
telegraph-office
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From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed to have roused their vivacity rather than their interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to have roused their vivacity rather than their interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
precisely as stated
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading It seemed to have roused their vivacity rather than their interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been attempts on the Emperor's life,-- unsuccessful, as they seem fated to be, though some mischief was done to those near him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the telegraph-office, we discovered the cause that had brought out these many people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I rather think the good people of Marseilles were glad of the attempt, as an item of news and gossip, and did not very greatly care whether it were successful or no.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only account I have seen of it was in the brief public despatch from the Syndic (or whatever he be) of Paris to the chief authority of Marseilles, which was printed and posted in various conspicuous places.
