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From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
1792
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From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
anew
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
in addition
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
deprivingverbUS /dɪˈpraɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
dénouement
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From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
at any time
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
a social unit living together
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
guillotinenounUS /ˈɡɪlətiːn/
closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
humiliationsnounUS /ˌhjuːmɪliˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “humiliation” — state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
Jacobins
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From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
KnightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
PriorsnounUS /ˈpraɪərz/
plural of “prior” — the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
a person who is being chased
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
subjectingverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
TemplarsnounUS /ˈtemplərz/
plural of “templar” — a knight of a religious military order established in 1118 to protect pilgrims and the Holy Sepulcher
From this reading The Temple was originally the residence of the Grand Priors of the Knights Templars, and in the thirteenth century occupied an extensive area, acquired by the purchase of surrounding lands.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Not content with depriving him of his liberty and his throne, and subjecting him to the deepest humiliations, the brutal mob also demanded his life.
up to a particular time
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The people, kept in a constant tumult by the false reports and incessant assaults of the bloody Jacobins, hated the King more than ever.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first step toward this dreadful _dénouement_ of the tragedy was the formal arrest of the royal family and their imprisonment in the Temple.[14] On the thirteenth of August, 1792, they were taken to this prison, the gates of which closed behind the King, never to open for him again till he went forth to lay his head under the guillotine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The French Revolution pursued its terrible course, and war with Austria was finally added to the internal disorders that distracted the unhappy country.
