used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
(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 The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
APOTHECARYnounUS /əˈpɑːθəkeri/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
ColbertnounUS /ˈkoʊlbərt/
butter creamed with parsley and tarragon and beef extract
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
DISCOURSEnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
else
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From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
exaggerationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
Exili
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From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
GLAZERnounUS /ˈɡleɪzər/
someone who cuts flat glass to size
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
idlers
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From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
of great significance or value
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
MARCHIONESSnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
MAÎTRE
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From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
Neuf
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From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
and nothing more
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
originatornounUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtər/
someone who creates new things
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
PANURGE
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From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
a full supply
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
POISONSnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənz/
plural of “poison” — any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
Pont
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From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
promulgateverbUS /proʊˈmʌlɡeɪt/
state or announce
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
quaysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “quay” — wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
precisely as stated
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were few newspapers then to spread their simultaneous intelligence over the city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
which person or people
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAÎTRE GLAZER, THE APOTHECARY, AND HIS MAN, PANURGE, DISCOURSE WITH THE PEOPLE ON POISONS--THE VISIT OF THE MARCHIONESS There was plenty to occupy the gossips the morning after the events of the preceding chapters, in the good city of Paris.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The capture of Exili, with all the additions and exaggerations that word of mouth could promulgate, formed the only topic of conversation; nothing else was canvassed by the little knots of idlers who collected at the corners of the Pont Neuf and on the quays.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was a weekly paper, to be sure, from which the eager populace might have gained some news, had the occurrences come within the range of its time of publication; and the subject would have been dilated upon with especial care, for its originator was a physician.
but in spite of that
From this reading The first important journal, established under the auspices of Colbert, as yet appealed to a very limited number of the citizens beyond the scientific, and those interested in manufacturing and commercial improvements.
