1849
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From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
(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 Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sixteen thousand had been killed and wounded in the streets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
dissensionnounUS /dɪˈsenʃən/
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
and nothing more
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Sixteen thousand had been killed and wounded in the streets.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
not any; not one
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
SixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Sixteen thousand had been killed and wounded in the streets.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Sixteen thousand had been killed and wounded in the streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Sixteen thousand had been killed and wounded in the streets.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Paris had been in a state of siege for four months; not threatened by a foreign foe, but torn to pieces by internal dissension.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
which person or people
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not only France, but all Europe, had at this time to reckon with one who, if, as his enemies said, was no Bonaparte, was a very plausible imitation of one.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In 1849 France, indeed, was kind enough to give the world a breathing space.
people who are wounded
From this reading Sixteen thousand had been killed and wounded in the streets.
a late time of life
From this reading She had herself just come through one of those seething years from which she alone seems to have the power of complete recovery.
