used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
fearless and daring
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
dearly loved
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
Delcasse
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From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
an opposing military force
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
InquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
INSTALLATIONnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
MarineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
platitudesnounUS /ˈplætɪtuːdz/
plural of “platitude” — a trite or obvious remark
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
portfoliosnounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊz/
plural of “portfolio” — a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
PrefecturenounUS /ˈpriːfektʃər/
the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
red-taped
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From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
secretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading In fact, it was so bold in its allusions to an approaching struggle with "the implacable enemy of the Republic," that the members of the Board glanced covertly at each other in astonishment.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND INSTALLATION The Board of Inquiry began its sessions that afternoon, at the Prefecture of Marine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
communicated in words
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
which person or people
From this reading It was composed of the most distinguished officers of France, who had donned for the occasion their most brilliant uniforms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. Delcasse opened the session with a ringing speech, forming a notable contrast to the platitudes uttered by the President in the morning.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading There was much paraphernalia--secretaries, portfolios, red-taped papers, reports--all that display so dear to the French temperament; and every one wore an air of importance and solemnity befitting time and place.
