Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

(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 We must deliver the State from all its enemies.

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From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

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From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

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From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

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From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

a large formal assembly

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794)

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading We must deliver the State from all its enemies.

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From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading We must deliver the State from all its enemies.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

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From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We must deliver the State from all its enemies.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

coins made of gold

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

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From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

a state of extreme dishonor

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading We must deliver the State from all its enemies.

French chemist known as the father of modern chemistry; discovered oxygen and disproved the theory of phlogiston (1743-1794)

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

plural of “malefactor” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

the force of workers available

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

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From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

plural of “publicist” — someone who publicizes

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

the act of despoiling a country in warfare

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

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From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading We must deliver the State from all its enemies.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

acceptance of despair

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading "It is not enough to immolate obscure victims, aristocrats, financiers, publicists, poets, a Lavoisier, a Roucher, an Andre Chenier.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If Hebert had triumphed, the Convention was overthrown, the Republic hastening to the abyss; if Desmoulins and Danton had triumphed, the Convention had lost its virtue, ready to surrender the Republic to the aristocrats, the money-jobbers and the Generals.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

a confused multitude of things

From this reading If men like Tallien and Foucher, monsters gorged with blood and rapine, triumph, France is overwhelmed in a welter of crime and infamy ...

which person or people

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We must strike these all-puissant malefactors who, with hands full of gold and dripping with blood, are plotting the ruin of _the Mountain_--the Fouchers, Talliens, Roveres, Carriers, Bourdons.