Chapter XII

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 Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

past form of “amass” — collect or gather

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

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From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Bastille, it may be known, consisted at that time of eight towers.

a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Bastille, it may be known, consisted at that time of eight towers.

for the reason that

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

put or send forth

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

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From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The Bastille, it may be known, consisted at that time of eight towers.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

being one more than seven

From this reading The Bastille, it may be known, consisted at that time of eight towers.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

at a previous time

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

usually; as a rule

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

for this reason

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

and nothing more

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

apprehended with certainty

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

hide under a false appearance

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The Bastille, it may be known, consisted at that time of eight towers.

and nothing more

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

showing your contempt by derision

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

an amount of time

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Bastille, it may be known, consisted at that time of eight towers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Bastille, it may be known, consisted at that time of eight towers.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The Bastille, it may be known, consisted at that time of eight towers.

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From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

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From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Subsequently the Tour de la Liberté and the Tour de la Bertandière were added opposite to those just spoken of--the latter being the one chosen, some centuries afterwards, as the prison of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’

a formal word for “on”

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

the act of using

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

someone who visits

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Two of these--the Tour du Trésor, so called because it was chosen as the depot of the wealth amassed by the sagacious Sully for Henry IV., and the Tour de la Chapelle, were the most ancient, and had formerly been merely the towers which flanked the entrance to Paris by the Faubourg St. Antoine.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Tour de la Liberté was at this early period the most northern elevation--hence its second name; and the entrance to the city lay between those four towers, on the spot where the huge cast of the elephant, intended for the fountain, may be recollected by the visitor on the way to Père la Chaise.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.

which person or people

From this reading EXILI SPREADS THE SNARE FOR SAINTE-CROIX, WHO FALLS INTO IT The tower of the Bastille, which the Under-Governor had designated as the Tour du Nord upon Sainte-Croix’s arrival, was generally known as the Tour de la Liberté, which title, from the mockery of the appellation, was not in frequent use.