a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading No word or argument would turn her from her purpose.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The people looked to her for example.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She would not fail them.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The people looked to her for example.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No word or argument would turn her from her purpose.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
Hélène
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
Kleber
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The people looked to her for example.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
not any; not one
From this reading No word or argument would turn her from her purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would not fail them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No word or argument would turn her from her purpose.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people looked to her for example.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading No word or argument would turn her from her purpose.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would not fail them.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She would not fail them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The people looked to her for example.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading No word or argument would turn her from her purpose.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TERROR Many fled from the city in the week that followed that memorable Sunday; but old Hélène remained in the Place Kleber.
which person or people
From this reading Even the Bishop himself, who came daily to her house to counsel flight, could not persuade her.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No word or argument would turn her from her purpose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No word or argument would turn her from her purpose.
