used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No. It did not mean war.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
Donnet
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From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
government'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
possessive form of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No. It did not mean war.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
mobilizationnounUS /ˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/
act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
not any; not one
From this reading No. It did not mean war.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not quite.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
not in physical motion
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
a message informing of danger
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading So M. Donnet had cried, in a final word of warning, meaning, if possible, to do his part in the government's plan, still in force, of restraining the passions of the French people.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it meant that war was inevitable; that within a few hours, at the most, mobilization would be ordered.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE CALL TO ARMS "This does not yet mean war!"
