used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘It’s a scandal.’
Académie
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From this reading The Académie cannot be silent under the attack.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘What are you thinking of?
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The Académie cannot be silent under the attack.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘There must be a reply.
cannot
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From this reading The Académie cannot be silent under the attack.’
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
chimney-piece
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From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
deitiesnounUS /ˈdiːətiz/
plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
full-lengthadjective
representing or accommodating the entire length
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
It's
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From this reading ‘It’s a scandal.’
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ‘There must be a reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘What are you thinking of?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading ‘There must be a reply.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading ‘It’s a scandal.’
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The Académie cannot be silent under the attack.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Académie cannot be silent under the attack.’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ‘There must be a reply.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading ‘What are you thinking of?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Académie cannot be silent under the attack.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the contrary, the dignity of the Académie demands----’ ‘Gentlemen, gentlemen, the real feeling of the Académie is----’ In their private assembly room, in front of the great chimney-piece and the full-length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, the ‘deities’ were engaged in a discussion preliminary to the meeting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘What are you thinking of?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘What are you thinking of?
