Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

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

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

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

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

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From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

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

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

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

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

third-person singular of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

intentionally conceived

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

undisciplined and unruly

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

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From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

one or the other of two

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

on or from the outside

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

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

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

the act of departing

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

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

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

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

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

defying expression or description

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

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

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

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

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

a large indefinite number

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

of an obscure nature

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

not any; not one

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

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

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

without speaking

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

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

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

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

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

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

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

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

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

a person who changes location

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

the act of vibrating

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

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

From this reading Tortoni’s cafe was thronged when Duplessis and Frederic Lemercier entered it: it was in vain to order breakfast; no table was vacant either within the rooms or under the awnings without.

at the time that

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

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

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A traveller may be passing through quiet landscapes, unconscious that a great battle is going on some miles off, but if he will stop and put his ear to the ground he will recognise by a certain indescribable vibration, the voice of the cannon.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But at Paris an acute observer need not stop and put his ear to the ground; he feels within himself a vibration--a mysterious inward sympathy which communicates to the individual a conscious thrill--when the passions of the multitude are stirred, no matter how silently.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Among things indescribable is that which is called “Agitation” in Paris--“Agitation” without riot or violence--showing itself by no disorderly act, no turbulent outburst.

but in spite of that

From this reading Perhaps the cafes are more crowded; passengers in the streets stop each other more often, and converse in small knots and groups; yet, on the whole, there is little externally to show how loudly the heart of Paris is beating.