(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
anew
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
(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 Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
from appearances alone
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
divisible by two
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
brought together in one place
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
inflictionnounUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
invaluably
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From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
Leroy
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From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
Lotys
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From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
not any; not one
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
Pasquin
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From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
People'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
self-containedadjectiveUS /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
Sergius
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From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
SocialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
the season of growth
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
Thord
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From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
Troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
two times
From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.