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10th
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1859
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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(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 On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
in or near a particular place or position
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AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
Browning'snounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋz/
possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
rid of obstructions
From this reading After this it was clear that there was nothing to do but to prepare for war.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
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crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
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utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
disarmamentnounUS /dɪˈsɑːrməmənt/
act of reducing or depriving of arms
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After this it was clear that there was nothing to do but to prepare for war.
Emmanuel
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a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
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 On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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to travel behind, go after, come after
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
the literary culture
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hear with intention
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a form of address for a married woman
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After this it was clear that there was nothing to do but to prepare for war.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
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involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
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prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
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compacted by ironing
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
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mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
subsisting
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From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
in or at that place or location
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading On January 1 Napoleon had astounded Europe by his language to the Austrian ambassador at Paris, in which he spoke of the bad relations unfortunately subsisting between their States.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading On the 10th Victor Emmanuel declared that he must listen to the cry of pain which came up to him from all Italy.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After this it was clear that there was nothing to do but to prepare for war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this it was clear that there was nothing to do but to prepare for war.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
From this reading It was in vain that England pressed for a European Congress, with the view of arranging a general disarmament.
