used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
the state of being absent
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The most improbable rumours were accepted without question.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
(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 All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE EVE OF AN INSURRECTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An extravagant and foolish hope and excitement prevailed everywhere.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading THE EVE OF AN INSURRECTION.
to or in any or all places
From this reading An extravagant and foolish hope and excitement prevailed everywhere.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading An extravagant and foolish hope and excitement prevailed everywhere.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading An extravagant and foolish hope and excitement prevailed everywhere.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading An extravagant and foolish hope and excitement prevailed everywhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading An extravagant and foolish hope and excitement prevailed everywhere.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading The most improbable rumours were accepted without question.
INSURRECTIONnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading THE EVE OF AN INSURRECTION.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most improbable rumours were accepted without question.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVE OF AN INSURRECTION.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
PolandnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading An extravagant and foolish hope and excitement prevailed everywhere.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The most improbable rumours were accepted without question.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The most improbable rumours were accepted without question.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVE OF AN INSURRECTION.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The most improbable rumours were accepted without question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All hearts rejoiced, and for the second time all hands were outstretched toward that France, which was, however, transformed into a sort of machine, obeying the capricious will of one man.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The most improbable rumours were accepted without question.
a late time of life
From this reading After his absence of several years, Jacob was surprised at the aspect which Poland presented.
