used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
from one side of something to the other
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
du
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From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
a social unit living together
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
GallicadjectiveUS /ˈɡælɪk/
of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
Mysteres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
MysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
and nothing more
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
oppressingverbUS /əˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
the local environment
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
Peuple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
ProletariannounUS /ˌproʊləˈteriən/
a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These stories are nineteen in number, and their chronological order is the following:
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading The French edition is pretty hard to find, and only parts have been translated into English.
migratory
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is the story of a Gallic family through the ages, told in successive episodes, and, so far as we have been able to read it, is fully as interesting as "The Wandering Jew", or "The Mysteries of Paris".
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Eugene Sue wrote a romance which seems to have disappeared in a curious fashion, called "Les Mysteres du Peuple".
but in spite of that
From this reading _History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages_ A fascinating work, thrilling as fiction, yet embracing a comprehensive history of the oppressing and oppressed classes from the commencement of the present era.
