used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
bakersnounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
plural of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
boastings
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From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
factitiousadjectiveUS /fækˈtɪʃəs/
not produced by natural forces
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
Ferrer
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From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
cause to move by striking
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
not any; not one
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
an amount of time
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
reducingnounUS /rəˈduːsɪŋ/
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
rejoicings
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From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
seditionnounUS /sɪˈdɪʃən/
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
St
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From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
tariffnounUS /ˈterəf/
a government tax on imports or exports
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the famous sedition on St. Martin’s day, it may be said that abundance flowed into Milan, as if by enchantment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But, with the cessation of their alarm, they had not resumed their accustomed quiet; on the squares, and in the inns, there were congratulations and boastings (although in an under tone) at having hit on a mode of reducing the price of bread.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
vendorsnounUS /ˈvendərz/
plural of “vendor” — someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading They besieged the bakers and vendors of flour with the same pertinacity as during the period of the former factitious and transient abundance, produced by the first tariff of Antony Ferrer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
which person or people
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, in the midst of these popular rejoicings, there reigned a vague apprehension and presentiment that this happiness would be of short duration.
a late time of life
From this reading The shops were well stored with bread, the price of which was no higher than in the most fruitful years; those who, on that terrible day, had howled through the streets, and committed every excess in their power, had now reason to congratulate themselves.
