used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
allegeverbUS /əˈledʒ/
report or maintain
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
Beausire
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From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
BEAUSIRE'S
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From this reading BEAUSIRE'S BRAVADO.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
BRAVADOnounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading BEAUSIRE'S BRAVADO.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
Chatelet
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From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
a young person of either sex
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
without doubt or question
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
clemencynounUS /ˈklemənsi/
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
edifiedadjective
instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and spiritual improvement
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
hulksnounUS /hʌlks/
plural of “hulk” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
ImprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
and nothing more
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
suedverbUS /suːd/
past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
theftsnounUS /θefts/
plural of “theft” — the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
Tuileriesnoun
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 Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could not deny what was only too clearly brought forth, so he most humbly confessed his deed and sued for clemency.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Imprisoned in the Chatelet, Beausire was brought before the jury specially charged to deal with thefts committed in the taking of the Tuileries.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In vain did he allege that he had been led into crime by the most commendable feelings, namely, to provide a peaceful future for his wife and child; nothing could alter the doom, and as the court was one without appeal, and the sentences active, it was likely to be executed immediately.
a late time of life
From this reading His antecedents being looked up, they so little edified the court on his moral character, that he was condemned to five years in the hulks and transportation to the plantations.
