1899
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From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
28th
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From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
having companions or an escort
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
Adolphe
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From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
(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 Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It was his physique that had attracted M. Longuet.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The latter was a close friend.
Conciergerie
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From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
detractverbUS /dɪˈtrækt/
take away a part from; diminish
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The latter was a close friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was his physique that had attracted M. Longuet.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
Him-self
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From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
InformverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his physique that had attracted M. Longuet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was a close friend.
Lecamus
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From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
Longuet
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From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
Marceline
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From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
MonumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading It was his physique that had attracted M. Longuet.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
recentnessnoun
a time immediately before the present
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
express in words
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
Théophraste
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From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
tragicallyadverbUS /ˈtrædʒɪkli/
in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
at the time that
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When M. Longuet rang the bell of the Conciergerie he was accompanied by his wife, Marceline, and M. Adolphe Lecamus.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading _M. Théophraste Longuet Wishes to Inform Him-self and Visits Historical Monuments_ |THE strange adventures of M. Théophraste Longuet, which ended so tragically, originated in a visit to the prison of the Conciergerie, on the 28th of June, 1899.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Therefore this history is modern; but the writer would say that, having read and examined all the papers and writings of M. Théophraste Longuet, its recentness does not detract from its sensational character.
