Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

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From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

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From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

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From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

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From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

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From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

for or by a group rather than individuals

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

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From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

the act of departing

From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

engage in

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

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From this reading THE MISOGALLO.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

and nothing more

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

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From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

living in a particular place

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

only a very short time before

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

not in physical motion

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MISOGALLO.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens

From this reading The storming of the Tuileries, the great slaughter of the 10th August 1792, admonished them to sacrifice everything to their safety.

a resident of Venice

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Departure was fixed for the 20th August, but Alfieri's black presentiments hastened it to the 18th.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

at the time that

From this reading Alfieri and Madame d'Albany were scarcely back in Paris, and settled in a new house, when the disorders in Paris and the movements of the Imperial troops on the frontier began to make the situation of foreigners difficult and dangerous.

which person or people

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With considerable difficulty a passport for the Countess had been obtained from the Swedish Minister, one for Alfieri from the Venetian Resident (almost the only diplomatic representatives, says Alfieri, who still remained to that ghost of a king), and a passport for each of them and for each of their servants from their communal section.